Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley Middle School, located in Berkeley, CA, is seeking an experienced, passionate and engaging French Teacher to join its academic team for the school year 2022-23 and teach students in Grade 6 to 8 French.
Certified by the French Ministry of Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field required (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum 5 years of teaching experience
Very good command of spoken and written English
Solid organization and communication skills
An ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Positive and consistent classroom management skills
Belief in the potential of each child
Excellent recommendations
Key responsibilities:
Prepare engaging and differentiated lesson plans in line with the mission and values of our school
Regularly assess the students' progress.
Collaborate effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
Support the well-being of all students
Build skills and provide opportunities that help recognize, respect and embrace the diversity of all kinds, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Participate in the greater life of the division and school and contribute to school life
Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment with clear expectations
Generate a classroom culture that is engaging, student-focused and effectively managed
Be a positive collaborator and a strong team player.
Serve as an advisor
Take on other duties as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with level of education and experience. The appointment is a full-time, exempt position with comprehensive health and dental plans, a 403B plan, and generous paid time off.
Application Process and Required Documents:
Interested candidates must provide the following documentation by April 15th, 2020.
A resume
A cover letter
A completed and signed EB employment application form with a minimum of three references (name, address, phone number and email address)
A motivation questionnaire
A paragraph describing your educational philosophy
A photocopy of your main diplomas, credentials and recommendation letters
Please send documentation to careers@eb.org (Attn: Sebastien, Head of School). No phone calls please. You may visit our website at www.eb.org to learn more about our school and programs.
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Mission Statement: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley nurtures creative, multilingual learners, equipped to confidently embrace the delights and challenges of an interconnected world.
Founded in 1977, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley has a long history of excellence in bilingual education in the Bay Area. EB is a preschool to 8th grade French-American school located in West Berkeley. As a recognized leader in international bilingual education, EB integrates the rigor and excellence of a French curriculum into a dynamic, whole-child education, imbuing students with tenacity, cross-cultural fluency, a deep intellectual capacity and vast stores of kindness. EB’s immersion program is taught by caring and committed teachers, supported by a dedicated staff. EB’s core values are Unity, Reflection, Integrity, Zeal, and Endeavor. Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, generic information or any protected class prohibited by law.*