Apply for Teacher - French

The mission at TWMS is to provide a joyful, Christian education through which children develop a lifelong love of learning, pursue excellence, and positively impact the world. Our Guiding Principles are at the core of all we do. The implementation of spiritual growth, the learning environment, accountability, excellence in academic expectations, family partnerships and compassion are identifiers of our world-class Christian education offered at The Woodlands Methodist School.

SCOPE:
The Woodlands Methodist School (TWMS), an outreach of The Woodlands Methodist Church (TWMC), is currently seeking candidates for a French Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. The Teacher is responsible for providing the best possible learning environment for children assigned to the class by supporting the mission of the school.

JOB DUTIES:
Shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Create and maintain a classroom setting that meets TWMS requirements and accreditation expectations
• Create and execute weekly lesson plans reflecting individual student needs and hands-on learning activities while maintaining the developmental philosophy of the program. Lesson plans should include TEKS.
• Work directly with children to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with the Head of School, Directors of Middle and Elementary School, and other staff in those activities involving the whole program.
• Meet church and school requirements for in-service training and professional growth in a timely manner.
• Plan with and clarify expectations for any support staff or volunteer who may be assigned to the class.
• Maintain curriculum and classroom standards using technology and integrate this into the classroom instruction.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
• This is a part-time position.
• This position works two class periods M-F school hours during the school year.
APPLICATION:
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to Connie Kelley at ckelley@twmc.org. Additional information can be found on our school website at www.twms.org.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education along with a valid certification in French Education
• Must hold a valid Texas teaching certification
• Three years or more of teaching experience is preferred
• Proficient in technology and possess the ability to integrate technology into the classroom environment
• The French Teacher will instruct 7th and 8th grade students for French I (high school) credit
• Good communication skills
• Committed Christian, comfortable sharing their faith with students and families
• Must meet church and school requirements, which include fingerprinting and an extensive criminal history search