Individuals & Societies, English High School Teacher (International Baccalaureate Program)
The French American Academy
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Quick overview
The teacher will plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons for Grade 9 and 10 Humanities, focusing on Individuals & Societies and English. They will also assess student understanding and contribute to a collaborative school culture.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, English, History, Social Studies, or a related field, along with a valid teaching certification. Experience in teaching relevant subjects and a commitment to bilingual, multicultural education are also required.
Job description
The French American Academy is a premier private bilingual school committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and globally minded learning community.
For the 2026–27 school year, we are seeking a mission-aligned, passionate full-time High School teacher to teach Individuals & Societies and English, who is eager to inspire students through interdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning in a multicultural environment.
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- Position overview
- Teach Grade 9 and 10 Humanities (Individuals & Societies and/or English) in alignment with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP).
- Deliver project-based, inquiry-driven, and interdisciplinary lessons.
- Support student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement rich, integrated units.
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- Key responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons for students.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and language abilities.
- Assess student understanding, provide constructive feedback, and support academic growth.
- Contribute to a collaborative school culture and participate in professional development.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Education, English, History, Social Studies, or related field.
- Valid teaching certification from your country of origin.
- Experience teaching English, History, Social Studies, or related subjects.
- Familiarity with IB MYP is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to bilingual, multicultural, and inquiry-based education.
