French Teachers (Junior and Senior School)
About Our Opportunity
We are looking for energetic and dedicated full-time French Teachers for both our Junior School and Senior School!
As a French Teacher at KES, you will be part of an inclusive, close-knit community working in a highly collaborative environment. You will receive encouragement to embrace new ideas in the classroom and have the support to put those ideas into action! With small classes you’ll enjoy getting to know your students and discovering how best to challenge, encourage, and support them in a manner that suits their personal learning styles. Outside of the classroom, you will be actively involved in every aspect of school life, from coaching athletics and supporting our weekly arts program, to accompanying students on school trips and activities!
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:
- Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with department goals and the School's mission.
- Developing culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive curriculum for diverse learners.
- Integrating innovation and new technologies into learning.
- Conducting formative and summative student assessments.
- Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner.
- Communicating information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings.
- Holding one-on-one student meetings and regular tutorial periods.
- Attending all assigned faculty and committee meetings.
- Acting as an Advisor to a small group of students.
- Participating fully in all aspects of KES school life- including coaching sports, running clubs (and other co-curricular activities), attending and chaperoning school assemblies and events, and partaking in regular teacher duty rotation.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a valid Teacher’s Certification or equivalent.
- Fluency in both oral and written French.
- Has experience and passion for teaching French at the middle/senior school level (preference will be given to candidates with MYP and/or International Baccalaureate teaching experience).
- Demonstrates commitment to collaboration and teamwork, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Has a growth mindset, sense of humor, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Enjoys wearing many hats.
- Is dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom.
- Has experience coaching sports such as skiing, basketball, soccer, hockey, and baseball.
What We Offer
- Position Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary: Competitive with the Nova Scotia Teachers’ provincial salary scale
- Group Health Care Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and EAP)
- Employee Pension Plan
- Tuition discount for your child(ren) attending KES
- Dynamic professional development opportunities
- Fitness benefit: complimentary use of athletics facilities
- Employee meal benefit: enjoy lunches in full-service dining hall
- A fun and rewarding family-oriented work environment
- Our 92-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.
- Staff housing may be available with the addition of Houseparenting responsibilities
- Start date: August 2024
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Due to the large volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview To apply, please send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest to the attention of Jenn Shaw, Director, HR and Diversity at jshaw@kes.ns.ca by Friday, April 26, 2024.
King’s-Edgehill School is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People.
