The William H. Lincoln School has a vacancy for a .7 French teacher in its middle school World Language program for the 24-25 school year.

Why Work at Lincoln?

Lincoln is Brookline’s most diverse school. Here’s a little bit about our community of 478 learners. 

• 24 percent of our students speak a first language other than English 
• 11.4 percent of our students are African American
• 26.8 percent of our students are Asian
• 12.9 percent of our students are Hispanic
• 36.7 percent of our students are White
• 19.8 percent of our students come from a low-income background

We are seeking educators who are excited to work with a diverse population of students and who lean into the opportunity to foster a school community that celebrates differences and who work every day to understand and meet the needs of all our learners. 

General Description:

Grades 6-8 World Language teachers are members of the school community and participate in faculty and department meetings, communicate with families about learning in world language, complete progress reports and report cards, and have school based duties in addition to teaching world language lessons.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching grades 6-8 world language lessons
• Multi-modal instruction in the three modes of communication
• Participation in monthly world language meetings

Requirements Qualifications:

• Advanced oral proficiency in Spanish/Chinese/French
• Demonstrated ability to teach simplified characters * (Chinese only)
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective world language pedagogy, with an emphasis on oral proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction, including use of technology and access to online authentic resources
• Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community members
• Keen organizational skills
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure, Foreign Language [Spanish/Chinese/French], Grades 5-12

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education
• 3 years’ experience teaching American middle grades students

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.