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  • French Teacher for Upper Division (Grades 5-8)

Description

The Evergreen School, an independent school serving highly capable students in preschool through 8th grade, is currently accepting applications for an Upper Division (Grades 5-8) French Teacher.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Evergreen School is seeking an engaging and compassionate educator to join our Upper Division teaching team. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with highly capable students and who is eager to bring creativity, energy, and cultural insight to the French language classroom. The Upper Division French Teacher is responsible for teaching French to students in grades 5–8 within a dynamic and robust World Languages program. The ideal candidate uses a wide range of instructional tools and resources to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that supports language acquisition, cultural understanding, and a joy for learning.

The school seeks candidates who approach teaching through an equity and inclusion lens. We are searching for educators who demonstrate a strong commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work, and who foster a diverse and inclusive learning community that is responsive to all differences—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning styles, and marital, parental, or economic status.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement French curriculum and activities for students at varying levels of progress from grades 5 through 8. This includes creating schemes of work and lesson plans, identifying and selecting instructional resources and methods to meet students’ needs, and preparing the classroom for activities.
  • Work as a 7th grade advisor, developing and implementing 7th grade advisory curriculum with a team of 7th grade advisor teachers.
  • Regularly assess students’ progress by observing and evaluating performance and development, assigning and grading classwork, homework, tests and assignments and providing appropriate feedback to students, their parents and colleagues.
  • Consistently communicate and document clear objectives for all learning activities to maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development in compliance with laws, school policies and independent school regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Write twice-yearly narrative student evaluation reports that communicate student progress to Evergreen parents.
  • Establish and enforce school rules for students with a positive style and strong classroom management skills.
  • Attend school, department, team and parent meetings.
  • Participate in certain extracurricular events, such as social and sporting activities, admission events, clubs, overnight camps and student group activities.
  • Maintain knowledge of and competency in relevant classroom technology and have a passion for recent developments in teaching resources and methods with the flexibility to incorporate changes into instructional plans and activities.
  • Be strictly vigilant about student health and safety.
  •  Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
At The Evergreen School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We recognize that certain individuals may hesitate to apply if they feel they do not meet every qualification listed in a job posting. As such, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are dedicated to providing our staff with the support and resources needed to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree and WA State teaching certificate preferred. 
  • Two to three years’ experience teaching in a lead role, preferably teaching French to upper elementary and/or middle school students

Skills and Abilities:

  • Passion for working with highly capable students and differentiating instruction to meet a wide range of learning needs.
  • Collaborative teaching approach with a student-centered, inquiry-based mindset.
  • Strong grasp of language acquisition strategies and creative use of instructional tools and resources.
  • Ability to integrate cultural competency and global awareness into the curriculum.
  • Clear and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with students in grades 4–7.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-bias, and anti-racism work in educational settings.
  • Familiarity with educational technology and its integration into language instruction.
  • Ability to manage planning, teaching, collaboration, and communication responsibilities effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a conscientious approach to meeting deadlines.
  • Dependable, punctual, and maintains a high standard of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience teaching French in an independent school setting
  • Demonstrated success using immersive, project-based, or experiential language learning approaches.
  • Experience working with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Proven ability to foster cultural competency and global citizenship in students.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with job duties such as assisting with classroom setup or moving materials.
  • Ability to stand, sit, and move comfortably throughout classrooms and school hallways for extended periods.
  • Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and escort students as needed between locations within and outside school buildings.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather.
  • Evening and weekend work may be required at times.

Position Details:
This is an exempt, 1.0 FTE full-time, benefits eligible position for the 2025-2026 school year. This position follows a 10-month work schedule while paid over 12 months. The salary range for Evergreen School teachers is $69,788 to $123,232 per year, depending on degree(s) and years of experience.

Benefits:

  • School-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • School-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with a School match of up to 7% and immediate vesting
  • Flexible Savings Account and/or Health Savings Account
  • Commuter Assistance Program
  • Tuition Remission
  • Infant/toddler care (availability limitations apply)
  • Paid holidays and other paid leave


TO APPLY:
Complete the Evergreen Online Employment Application. Please include “UD French Teacher” on the application. This application will remain open until the position is filled.  Be prepared to provide or upload the following information: 

  • A cover letter, outlining interest in and qualifications for this position.
  • A current resume.
  • Three references (Evergreen will inform candidates before contacting references)

Any applicant scheduled for an interview will be asked to submit a 500-word (max.) answer to the following question:
At Evergreen, our mission calls us to “inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.” Reflecting on your current or previous experiences, describe a time in which you moved diversity and inclusion efforts forward in that role. How did you approach this effort and what did you learn about yourself during this process?

 

ABOUT THE EVERGREEN SCHOOL
Our Mission 
We inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world. 

About the Organization
Located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, Washington, The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for over 60 years. Our students love to ask questions, and our teachers use that natural curiosity to craft engaging lessons and spark thought-provoking conversations. Evergreen’s program infuses challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, a multicultural perspective, and empathy for others. Our students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and tackle complex problems. They learn how to self-advocate, collaborate with others, and understand and respect differences. Evergreen graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world. 

Community
Our community members at Evergreen value and embrace the dignity and diversity of all people. We actively seek and support students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees who bring a diversity of identity into our community. Our mission makes it essential that we skillfully deliver an inclusive educational program that teaches respect for others, empowers students of all backgrounds equitably, encourages social responsibility, and prepares students to be leaders in an interdependent global community. At Evergreen, our goal is to curate a culture where every family feels fully welcomed and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. The school community is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion work; it is a place where all faculty and staff are required to complete training through the National SEED Project within the first three years of their employment.


LEGAL AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
The Evergreen School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Physical requirements and job duties listed in this posting are essential to the role. If you believe you need an accommodation to perform these functions, we encourage you to apply and discuss potential accommodations with our team. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Carleigh Brown, HR Manager at [email protected].
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Evergreen School strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school's policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. The School is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance, and other programs, without regard to an employee's protected status.