2026-2027 - Lower School - French Teacher

Isidore Newman School seeks a talented, dynamic, French language Lower School Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful applicant will possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills; be technologically savvy and computer literate; have an abiding interest in helping students to experience academic and social growth; be successful in working with teams; possess strong understanding of the developmental level of the students they teach; and genuinely love to work with students at the Lower School level.

Working at NewmanFounded in 1903, Newman has a rich history in the heart of New Orleans, just blocks from historic St. Charles Avenue, Audubon Park, and the vibrant music culture that makes our city one-of-a-kind. Our community includes approximately 1,250 students and 250 employees from Green Trees to 12th grade. There is a spirit of camaraderie and collegiality among faculty and staff. Teachers are innovative, scholarly, collaborative, and deeply committed to students' intellectual, social, emotional and character development. Our Five Guiding Principles guide everything we do at Newman.

The most important qualifications are:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in French or a closely related field; graduate work in the discipline desired.
• Qualified applicants are fluent French speakers and writers.
• Expertise in teaching beginner to advanced levels of French through a communicative approach based on target-language use.
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the primary level.
• Practical knowledge of how to work with a wide range of learners in elementary grades.
• A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning.
• A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must meet and maintain any and all federal, state and local requirements to work in an educational setting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enthusiasm for teaching early childhood and elementary-aged children in a collaborative environment.
• Plan and execute lessons that meet the differentiated needs of our students including whole group, small group, and individual instruction, and fulfill the skills and content of the Lower School.
• Facilitate the educational and social development of the students.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport that is safe and conducive to learning and ensure students adhere to Lower School behavioral expectations.
• Contribute positively with colleagues around teaching and learning and have a growth mindset.
• Assess the students in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, and use assessment to guide instruction for student growth, development, and learning. Complete report cards.
• Communicate openly and effectively with parents including but not limited to Parents Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Curriculum Conversations.
• Participate in field trips, special traditions, and activities of the Lower School.
• Complete Lower School duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, educational philosophy statement, and names of three professional references.