Upper School Teacher: French

21 Apr Upper School Teacher: French

Upper School Teacher: French

About North Cross: North Cross School is an independent, nonsectarian school serving students in early childhood through 12th grade from across the Roanoke Valley, the region, and the world. Our mission is to inspire a community of intellectually curious learners to think critically, act with integrity, and lead with courage. North Cross School serves 580 students from across the Roanoke Valley and the world, with an international boarding program serving students from 15 countries. North Cross School boasts a strong reputation for its academic program and robust arts and athletic programs. Foundational to the North Cross School experience are the school’s mission and Honor Code. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, North Cross has embarked on an ambitious and exciting strategic plan which elevates student-centered learning and a student-led culture, and we seek candidates who possess a growth mindset for teaching and learning and who believe in the importance of fostering joyful and transformative learning experiences for all students

Position Description: The Upper School at North Cross seeks an experienced French teacher capable of teaching all levels of French, up to AP French Language and potentially serving as department chair, for the 2025-2026 school year. Our ideal candidate is student-centered and committed to making demanding subjects understandable and engaging for high school students while building their critical thinking, analytical, and creative skills. They are joyful problem-solvers, collegial and collaborative colleagues, and excellent communicators who are committed to continual professional growth. At North Cross School, our ideal candidate will take advantage of opportunities to support our student programming, will collaborate with other teachers, and will seek to be a contributing member of a thriving multicultural school community that is a premier educational institution in central and southwestern Virginia.

What You’ll Do:
● Partner with students: Build trusting relationships and understand their unique needs, learning styles, and goals.
● Creta classroom plans: Developing customized strategies that address individual challenges and accelerate academic progress.

● Guide students in mastering key study skills: effective time management, organization techniques, tracking progress.
● Collaborate in a positive manner to be a team player: thrives in a supportive and dynamic environment, with teachers, parents, and administration.

Who You Are:
● Strong subject knowledge in specific areas such as Foreign Languages and English.
● Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, with teaching and/or tutoring experience, or be a master of their subject area.
● Ability to create engaging group/individual learning experiences.
● Patience and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
● A genuine passion for education and helping students succeed.
● Demonstrate strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic team setting.
● Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
● Be passionate about student development and well-being.

Join Our Community: If you are a high achieving professional who is passionate about supporting the growth of upper school students, we encourage you to apply! North Cross offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

To Apply: If you wish to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Ashley Turner in Human Resources, aturner@northcross.org, and Allie Kier, akier@northcross.org, Interim Upper
School Director.

North Cross School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification