Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increases the language proficiency in French students by implementing best practices for a proficiency-based program. 
• Plans and implements engaging lessons consistent with the School’s approved curriculum in French and the World Language Program, with the incorporation of the teacher’s interests and expertise. 
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Differentiates instruction in mixed ability classrooms.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data.
• Works collaboratively with grade level and world language teams to help shape the department and advise, plan, and implement effective lessons and interventions.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation.
• Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.
• Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning in a proficiency-based program. 
• Provides regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions.
• Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the Upper School curriculum.
• Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components, which will further enrich the School’s World Language Program, with the students’ best interest at the forefront. 
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong content knowledge in French language education, including best teaching practices for a proficiency-based program.
• Advanced or superior level proficiency on the ACTFL scale in French; Spanish knowledge a plus.
• Certification or familiarity with ACTFL OPI training preferred.
• Ability to interpret data in order to improve student learning, and follow World Language best practices.
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability and desire to work and empathize with a diverse student population.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation.
• Culturally competent.
• Emotionally intelligent.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
• Capable of competently operating technology.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in French or French Education; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years teaching experience is preferred.

About University School of Milwaukee

University School of Milwaukee is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students from prekindergarten (age 3) through grade 12. Current enrollment is 1,150 students. We welcome candidates that add to our diversity. University School of Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer. More information may be found at

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