English Language Arts & Literature Teacher

Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC (Rochambeau), has an opening for a Full Time English Languages Art & Literature Teacher for the next 2025-2026 school year.

Location: Bethesda, MD 

Job Type: Full-time; Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) applicable

Salary Information: The salary range is $49,911-$109,469 per the Faculty CBA Salary Scale. Teachers will be hired and employed in the highest category of teaching staff to which they are entitled in accordance with the degrees and certifications that they hold and the subjects and levels that they teach.

The School

Rochambeau, The French International School (“Rochambeau”), located in Bethesda, MD, is an independent and coeducational day school, offering a unique combination of the French curriculum and a high-quality English program to approximately 1,200 students from Preschool (2 years old) through 12th grade. Diversity is the hallmark of Rochambeau, with over 80 nationalities represented in the student body. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at our core.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Rochambeau is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, embracing cultural competency and an international community.

Duties And Responsibilities:

These duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples of the various duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. For example, teaching positions are campus-based; therefore, this position requires teachers in person.

Develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; foster communication skills; develop an understanding and appreciation of the literature of all types; motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information; comprehend and critically assess the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar, and syntax.

Each teacher is responsible for all aspects of teaching and learning for those classes and students assigned to them. This involves organizing and administering the classes, preparing lesson plans, and teaching within the school guidelines. In addition, each staff member is responsible for promoting high-quality standards throughout their work, particularly maintaining high achievement standards and encouraging all students to fulfill their potential through effective teaching and high expectations.

Develop curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools, and lesson plans according to students’ needs and interests, fulfilling the IB curriculum’s criteria and U.S. policies. Evaluate students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and maintain accurate and complete student records.

Provide remedial programs for students who still need to achieve language competency commensurate with their potential. Meet with department colleagues to evaluate student placement test results, monitor and assess student performance throughout the year to determine each student’s current placement level, and discuss other departmental concerns.

Participate in appropriate in-service programs or other professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and faculty meetings as required or requested.

Commitment to Rochambeau’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in Education with an emphasis in English/Language Arts. Certification in the subject area is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• An educational background and teaching experience in literature, creative writing, or literary theory are highly valued pathways for this position.
• Experience in an international school or cross-cultural environment is desired.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in teaching the relevant age group.
• The ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong human relations skills.
• Skills in building an equitable classroom community and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Adaptability and a collaborative spirit.
• A commitment to supporting the school’s mission, policies, and practices while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance student learning.

To learn more about Rochambeau and to formally apply for this position, please visit www.rochambeau.org/careers .

Special Notes

By Maryland House Bill 486, Rochambeau must contact all former employers to request information about child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information, please visit House Bill 486. Also, before hiring, all final candidates will be asked whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochambeau is an equal-opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. If you need help with the employment application process, please contact Human Resources at (301) 798-4802 or Belkel@rochambeau.org .

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