Two Job Openings: (1) one francophone head teacher and (2) one francophone assistant teacher

                            for mixed-age class in new progressive school

Science, Language, and Arts, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, is seeking highly qualified native-French-speaking teachers for the 2011-2012 academic year and beyond. 

Science, Language, and Arts is a new French immersion school with a strong natural sciences and arts-based curriculum. We are opening one mixed-age class this year (ages 4 to 6/7), and will grow with our children into a full elementary program. Instruction is in both French and English. There is a Mandarin Chinese component, as well. 

Science, Language, and Arts is seeking highly enthusiastic and progressive-minded candidates.
New York State certification is NOT required.

Qualifications (required)

*  Permanent U.S. citizenship, green card, or working visa valid for a minimum of 3 years

*  Native proficiency in written and spoken French

*  Knowledge of immersive techniques

*  Experience working with children ages 3 to 7

*  Experience working with children of mixed ages and mixed abilities

*  Strong collaborative teaching skills; high level of flexibility and adaptability in the classroom

Qualifications (preferred)

*  Degree or graduate coursework in elementary education

*  Experience in a progressive teaching environment

*  Knowledge of Bank Street, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori, or similar

*  Three years’ teaching experience in elementary education

Please send a CV **and** cover letter (in English or French)

**describing your teaching philosophy**

to Jennifer Wilkin, Director, at francochine@yahoo.com.