Pine Point School is seeking a part-time French teacher who understands the cognitive and developmental needs of young children and adolescents and who has the ability to differentiate instruction. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with colleagues in a progressive learning environment and be dedicated to the Pine Point School mission of helping students engage in developing a strong academic and ethical core, a lifelong curiosity about their world, and a commitment to reaching solutions creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately.

Instruction is provided through a collaborative, active and engaging curriculum focused on developing language skills and an appreciation for other cultures. Lower school students develop proficiency in oral and written communication in French through the integration of language skills and concepts taught in the content areas.

Lower school students are introduced to vocabulary and grammar through our integrated program, while middle school students continue learning with a more formal study of French. The position includes writing report cards/comments, conferencing with parents, and maintaining consistent communication with colleagues and parents of students. Participation in our school environment such as advising, coaching, leading co-curricular programs and field trips is expected. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience and comfort with hands-on, inquiry-based style of teaching
• Experience and comfort with managing collaborative learning groups
• Experience and comfort with technology and the ability to integrate grade-specific technology into cultural and language instruction
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to engage, motivate, assess, and develop student learning
• Warmth of personality, energy, a sense of humor and an interest in participating in school-wide events

If interested, please forward to Head of School Diana Owen:

• Current resume
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• List of professional references

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.

Pine Point School seeks substitute teachers throughout the school year. Substitutes for grades preschool through Grade 9 are needed for variety of roles and classes including short- and long-term, mornings, afternoons, and after school. Strong candidates will understand the cognitive and developmental needs of young children. Successful candidates will also have the ability to collaborate with colleagues in a progressive learning environment and be dedicated to the Pine Point School mission of helping students engage in developing a strong academic and ethical core, a lifelong curiosity about their world, and a commitment to reaching solutions creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Warmth of personality, energy, a sense of humor and an interest in participating in school-wide events
• Experience and comfort with hands-on, inquiry-based programs
• Experience and comfort with managing diverse learning groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Desire and ability to engage and motivate student learning

If interested, please contact Maureen Gosselin (mgosselin@pinepoint.org) with (1) a letter of interest and (2) a current resume.

Review of applications is ongoing.