Middle Level Language Teacher (French & Latin for 2024 - 2025 school year)

Notre Dame Preparatory School, a Catholic, independent school for girls grades 6-12, located in Towson Maryland, seeks a full-time Middle School French/Latin teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The teacher’s responsibilities will be to teach basic levels of French, introductory Latin 6 course, engage in the Middle Level (ML) school life and serve as a Middle Level advisor. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record in French language and culture with an understanding of the communicative method of instruction. While special emphasis is placed on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, there will also be a focus on the implementation of the Partnership 21^st Century Skills Map. An understanding of the developmental needs of the Middle Level learner is also needed.

The Department’s philosophy emphasizes multi-sensory, cooperative learning, with the teacher acting as facilitator for student discovery of concepts. An understanding of a variety of learning styles is essential. Notre Dame Prep is a one-to-one laptop school and has a language lab with audio, video, and internet capability; the skills and knowledge to utilize available technology is a strong consideration in the ideal candidate. 

 Responsibilities:

• Teach French to Middle Level students.
• Teach introductory Latin courses to 6^th grade students.
• Serve as Middle Level Advisor
• Work collaboratively with members of the Language Department.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in French and/or a master’s degree in French or education. 
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience with middle school teaching experience preferred.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Notre Dame Preparatory School.
• MSDE certification preferred.

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better. 

Interested candidates should forward a resume, cover letter and 3 references to:

https://notredamepreparatoryschool.easyapply.co

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job.  All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.