Upper School French Teacher Job at Westminster Schools of Augusta Inc, Augusta, GA

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  • Westminster Schools of Augusta Inc
  • Augusta, GA

Job Description

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a Pre-K through 12 regionally-accredited, coeducational, college-preparatory, Christian day school enrolling over 550 students. The 34-acre campus is located in a residential section of Augusta, which is Georgia’s second-largest metropolitan area. The school is affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of Augusta (PCA), but the student body and faculty include members from more than 90 different local churches of various denominations.

We are interested in receiving applications from Christian school educators who view their calling as teaching and discipling students for the advancement of God’s kingdom as we equip students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Such educators with sound academic credentials who desire to serve in an academically challenging, Christian environment with highly engaging and responsible students should apply. 

Upper School French Teacher

Talented and energetic educators interested in becoming an Upper School French Teacher for the 2025-26 school year can begin the application process found on the school website at . Candidates ideally should have an undergraduate degree in French education with a willingness and enthusiasm to teach from a biblical worldview.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Teaches French courses from level 1 to AP French, following the course of study adopted by Westminster Schools of Augusta.

  2. Willingness to coach/lead in cocurricular activities. 

Expectations

  1. Applies a Christian worldview to pedagogy and course content.

  2. Exhibits a love for students and a desire to disciple them in their relationship with Christ.

  3. Utilizes an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines to meet students’ varying needs and interests.

  4. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates those objectives to students.

  5. Advances students' written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.

  6. Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.

  7. Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.

  8. Creates and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and engagement.

  9. Counsels, confers with and communicates with parents, school, and administration regarding student progress and the interpretation of the educational program.

  10. Performs a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

  11. Maintains high standards of professional conduct and support of the Christian mission of the school in an independent school setting.

  12. Assists with related projects and performs other duties as assigned.

  13. Adheres to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct.

  14. Meets deadlines.

  15. Punctual and reliable attendance.

  16. Supports and abides by school employment policies.

Education & Qualifications

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in French education; Master’s degree preferred or at least three years of French teaching experience. Training or experience in AP instruction is helpful.

  2. Regular attendance and/or active involvement in a Christian, Bible-believing church.

  3. A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.

  4. A belief that all students can learn at high levels and should be held to high academic standards.

  5. Ability to work collaboratively with administration and teaching teams.

  6. Ability to communicate with students and partner with parents.

  7. Ability and eagerness to lead or assist in co-curricular activities (debate team, academic team, athletics, or school club).

  8. Strong organizational skills and insights on how to teach a class with wide ranging abilities. 

  9. Ability to integrate technology in the classroom to enhance teaching.

Abilities Needed 

  1. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 

  2. Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. 

  3. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 

  4. Written Comprehension and Expression – The ability to understand and communicate information and ideas in writing so others can understand. 

  5. Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 

  6. Vision – the ability to see details at a close range as well as at a distance. 

  7. Environment – The ability to work in a potentially stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts. 

  8. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

  9. The ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. 

  10. Generally works in a climate-controlled environment.

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