Anticipatory Middle School Faculty Teaching Positions (Grade 6 to 8)

REPORTS TO: Principal of Secondary

POSITION GROUP: Faculty

STATUS: Ten Month, Full-Time, Temporary and Probationary

Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 730 students from preschool through to Grade 12. For over 50 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires children’s unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.

Our dedicated faculty, staff and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicated teacher with a genuine love for guiding young minds through the transformative middle school years?.

Look no further – we want YOU to be a part of our exceptional team!. CFIS is now accepting applications for anticipatory middle school faculty teaching positions (Grades 6 to 8) for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please note that French is the language of instruction for all middle school positions, with the exception of English Language Arts and Spanish classes.

Job Description:

Responsibilities of this role will include:

Short-term and long-term curriculum planning;

Lesson delivery and differentiation;

Evaluation, assessment, and documentation of student progress;

Classroom organization/management;

Parent Communication;

Applying developmentally appropriate and current teaching methodologies;

Implementation and integration of instructional technology; and

Working collaboratively with colleagues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education;

Eligible for or in possession of an Alberta Permanent or Interim Teaching Certificate;

Fluently bilingual (French and English) is required for this position; and

Valid first-aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

The successful candidate will need to provide an updated Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.

Skills, Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:

Strong planner and organizer with exemplary communication skills;

Strong written and oral communication skills in French and English;

Committed to providing quality educational experiences for students;

Understanding of the philosophy and principles of French immersion education is an asset;

Interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and blend with CFIS’s values;

Commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is desirable, but not essential.

Salary:

As per the CFIS teaching salary grid .

Application Process:

Please indicate your subject area expertise/preference in your cover letter.

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now . Don’t meet every single requirement?.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!

We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.