ABOUT US

For more than 100 years, Rockhurst High School has been a place where boys become young men, with minds, bodies and souls prepared for the challenges of college and life beyond. Rockhurst challenges students with a rigorous academic program in the classical Jesuit tradition. We offer great benefits and competitive wages.

PURPOSE

We are seeking a career-minded individual to teach French, starting in August of 2024.  The ideal candidate will be a certified teacher with enough graduate hours in subject area to teach dual credit and AP courses.  The ideal candidate also should have a demonstrated ability to teach in a college preparatory environment.  The teacher will work in a structured and collaborative environment with other faculty members who are committed to the formation of each student according to the principles of the Grad at Grad:  Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Committed to Doing Justice, and Loving. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and teach five sections of French, from French I to AP French IV/V
• Collaborate with department and school colleagues in the ongoing curriculum design and review process
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, school counselors, and administrators about student progress
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular and spiritual activities
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in French or related field (Master’s preferred), with enough graduate hours in subject area to teach dual credit courses
• Previous French teaching experience
• Clear understanding of and commitment to Rockhurst High School’s mission
• Student-focused approach to learning, which includes a desire to build positive relationships that are characterized by mutual respect and trust
• Strong understanding of current educational theory and practice
• Ability to incorporate a range of instructional approaches, including discussion-based, project-based, and inquiry-based approaches
• Experience with a range of educational technologies

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send resume to Jonna Brandel at jbrandel@omnihrm.com

Additionally, please fill out an application at www.rockhursths.edu