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Independent, Catholic Elementary Schools Serving Chicago's Children Since 1876

Mission Statement

Sacred Heart Schools on Sheridan Road-the Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls (founded in 1876) and Hardey Preparatory for Boys (founded in 1935)-are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian community. Sacred Heart Schools welcomes students of all races, religious beliefs and socio-economic backgrounds. This educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located on every major continent, including 24 schools in the United States and Canada.

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Middle School French Instructor
Summary
Title:Middle School French Instructor
ID:1115
Department:Middle School
Description

Title: Middle School French Instructor                       Classification: Exempt

Department: Middle School                                         Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Head of Middle School                             Hired by: Head of Schools

 

Company Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 22 schools in the United States.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 700 students, the schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Middle School French Teacher (Grades 6, 7, and 8).  The qualified candidate should have experience teaching French language as well as an awareness of current pedagogy of single gender education. Sacred Heart offers an opportunity to participate in the total development of each child in a faith-based learning community.

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Experience teaching French language to middle school students.
  • Curriculum development and implementation, classroom management (including organization and appearance), student evaluation, grade reporting and parent communication
  • Experience with incorporating additional duties (i.e., playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, etc.)
  • Have a working knowledge of the school technology program, laptops, and software necessary to the implementation of the curriculum
  • Maintaining clear, accurate, up-to-date classroom records including:
    • Curriculum updates
    • Lesson plans
    • Assessments and rubrics
    • Attendance
    • Child Study Team referrals
  • Fulfilling other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Middle School which are subject to change at any time including to satisfy a reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

Qualities and Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, Masters preferred
  • French fluency; native speakers encouraged to apply.
  • 2-4 years of classroom experience teaching French at the elementary school level

 

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate

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