Shady Side Academy’s Senior School World Languages Department is seeking a three quarter’s time French teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching three sections of French, from introductory through intermediate level courses in accordance with the department’s needs. Other duties, such as but not limited to proctoring exams, chaperoning dances, or serving on committees, may be assigned as needed by the Academy.

The position offers full-time health care, dental, vision and retirement benefits and free lunches.  

Fluency in oral and written French and experience teaching French is required. Native fluency is strongly preferred. A bachelor’s degree in French, or another modern language of a native speaker, is required and a master’s degree in that language is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience as a teacher, a demonstrated commitment to a high level of academic rigor, a growth mindset, cultural competency, a passion for working with and teaching adolescents, a flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach, excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, an ability to multitask and prioritize workload, superior interpersonal skills, a willingness to establish partnerships with parents, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Smartboards, and/or other technology directly linked to working and teaching at Shady Side Academy. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to teach more than one language.

About SHADY SIDE ACADEMY

Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with an optional five and seven-day boarding experience in high school. Three age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life.

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