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K-6 French Teacher (Fall 2023)

Shrewsbury Montessori School is seeking a warm, engaging, and enthusiastic part-time French language teacher for preschool through grade 6 for the 2023-2024 school year. The French language teacher teaches multiple sections per week at each elementary grade level along with weekly lessons at the Children’s House (preschool) level. The position is based at our Shrewsbury campus and requires travel once per week to our Children’s House classrooms in Worcester and Auburn. Attendance at occasional evening school events and monthly after school staff meetings is also required.

The ideal candidate:

• has 3-5 years of experience teaching the French language and culture in a preschool and/or elementary school setting
• is able to effectively teach in a fully interactive approach focusing on speaking and listening while introducing reading and writing at the elementary level
• is comfortable using technology in order to enhance the learning experience
• works collaboratively with all members of the school community
• is self-directed with a strong work ethic
• has excellent communication skills
• is comfortable teaching our 6th grade Latin curriculum (optional)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (in education preferred)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Native or near-native fluency in French
• Montessori classroom experience (preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Authorized for employment in the U.S.

Please send cover letter and resume to employment@shrewsburymontessori.org with the Subject: “World Language Teacher Application: Your Name.” No phone calls or solicitations please.

SMS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and skills. SMS will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All such discrimination is unlawful and contrary to SMS.