Careers

Position Details

General Summary

The Middle School (grades 5-8) seeks an experienced teacher of French and Spanish who will ignite a love of the French and Spanish language and culture in students. This position includes teaching French and Spanish to fifth through seventh grade students.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Janet Graham, Director of Human Resources jgraham@mcdonogh.org

Essential Functions

• The long term substitute will inspire and engage students in the study of World Languages
• Have experience with, and be interested in functioning as an advisor to Middle School aged students
• Contribute to McDonogh by either coaching or fulfilling an activity or responsibility outside of the classroom as assigned by the Head of the Middle School (coaching, for example)
• Be experienced in, and have a willingness to collaborate with other colleagues within the Middle School and across divisions to integrate the subject of World Languages throughout curriculum and grades of the School
• Express a clear interest in becoming an active member of the McDonogh community by participating in school activities and working with students outside of the classroom environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Overtly support and act in accordance with the McDonogh school mission

Recommended Employment Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and preferably coursework in the teaching of French and Spanish as a second language.

Additional Experience

• A positive disposition and ability to function within a highly motivated and fast paced team
• A strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times
• A track record of working with colleagues to promote the French and/or Spanish languages and cultures outside of the language classroom
• A willingness to integrate technology into the curriculum
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other constituents within the McDonogh community
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with Google (Docs/Sheets/Apps/Email)
• Familiarity with independent schools and previous experience in an educational setting is preferred
• Looking for a minimum of 2 years experience teaching, preferably in a Middle School.
• Must have proven problem solving skills, be self-motivated, and adaptable
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong technology skills- Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
• Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The desire and willingness to assist colleagues outside of the job description

Additional Requirements

• All McDonogh employees should uphold the School's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate the School's core character values.
• Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff & community also required.
• Must be able to comply with background check, including finger prints, as required by the agency and/or state regulations.
• Must lead with vision, integrity, enthusiasm, humor, savvy, and humility
• Must possess personal qualifications as required, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.
• Years of subject matter experience, specifically teaching World Languages (French and Spanish)

Working Conditions

Evening and weekend hours may be required from time to time. Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical, but may be required on rare occasions. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Other working conditions include climbing stairs, walking around campus, sitting, standing, and significant computer use including extensive close use of a computer monitor.