French Language Teacher

**French Language Teacher**
- Part-time, 15-20 hours per week, 5 days a week_

At the start of the day, the halls of our vibrant school come alive with the joyful chatter of students eagerly making their way to their classrooms. Whilst preparing your day and getting your coffee from the staff room, you engage with other colleagues and students greet you on their way to their classes. In the classroom, you work passionately to inspire a love for language and culture, sparking curiosity and helping students grow into global citizens. This is the essence of our school community, and we are excited to welcome a new **French Language Teacher**to join us in shaping the educational journeys of our students.

About Holland International School (HIS)With over 100 years of experience, Holland International School offers excellent education for children aged 1.5 to 12 years old. Inspired by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), we offer both a Dutch and English Stream to ensure children can look forward to a rich and engaging learning environment.

Our holistic approach to learning empowers children to become the best versions of themselves through ownership, collaboration and critical thinking. Small by design, we make sure that each child is given a voice and receives the individual support it needs. Ultimately, our highly engaged and competent staff is committed to fostering learners who are happy, confident, and competent - ready to succeed in life.

Role

We are excited to announce that this is a new position for our school. Starting in the 2025/2026 school year, our English Stream classes will be offered the option to learn a second language instead of Dutch as a second language. Students will have the choice between Mandarin or French, and we are looking for an enthusiastic French Language Teacher to help launch and develop the French program.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality French language instruction to our students in the lower and middle primary classes ranging from 4 to 8 years of age. In time, the range will extend to upper primary classes as well.

**Responsibilities**:
In your position, you are required to develop and implement French lessons in alignment with the IEYC and IPC curriculum and engaging French language lessons aligned with the curriculum standards.

You know how to differentiate instruction to meet the different needs and proficiency levels of students. You will collaborate with teachers across all levels of the school to implement our curriculum outcomes.

You are responsible for:

- creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that prioritises student well-being, and promotes active participation, critical thinking, and collaboration.;
- using a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technology tools to enhance student learning experiences;
- assessing student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments and providing timely feedback to support their language development;
- collaborating with colleagues to integrate language instruction across the curriculum and support the school's mission of promoting multilingualism and intercultural understanding.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in French, Education, Linguistics, or a related field.
- Teaching certification (e.g., FLA) and/or a relevant teaching qualification. QTS or equivalent is a plus.
- Proven experience teaching the French language and/or teaching a (primary) curriculum in French.
- Familiarity with IEYC and IPC curriculum.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
- ICT proficiency, particularly with Google Workspace and Apple tools.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including the ability to engage in safe practices and undergo necessary checks.
- A willingness to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting equity and respect for all students and staff..

**Offer**:
An employment contract starting on April 21, 2025 till June 30, 2025, followed by a year contract from 1 August 2025 till 30 June 2026. This position entails a part-time commitment.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, based on your experience and expertise, you will be entitled to a monthly transportation allowance and will follow the school holiday schedule for teachers. Furthermore, we provide a health insurance package and offer a bonus payment.

Application process
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two referees with contact details

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $1,970.00 - $2,500.00 per month

Expected hours: 15 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/02/2025
Expected Start Date: 21/04/2025