Bishop Hartley HS: French Teacher

Bishop Hartley High School

French Teacher

Full-time

Catholic Preferred but Not Required

ABOUT BISHOP HARTLEY

Founded in 1957 by the Diocese of Columbus, Bishop Hartley High School is a Catholic, coed, college preparatory school serving east Columbus and its adjacent suburbs: Bexley, Whitehall, Canal Winchester, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, and Gahanna. We are accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association and the State of Ohio. We exist to transform lives through the teachings of Jesus Christ within the Catholic tradition.

We implement our rigorous college preparatory curriculum in the context of a vibrant, diverse, and flourishing school community supported by our holistic approach to the formation of the human person, our thriving House System, and our foundational Six Pillars. Our most recent graduating class earned more than $33.3 million in academic scholarships and students completed a total of 21,848 hours of service. In 2023-2024, enrollment exceeded 700 students, making the ratio of students to teachers approximately 12:1.

JOB SUMMARY

A Bishop Hartley French teacher reports to the Principal and Vice Principals. He or she works to form students’ faith and develop students’ academic and interpersonal skills in alignment with the Diocesan Course of Study. He or she documents and reports on classroom teaching, student progress, and student outcomes. The ideal candidate personalizes teaching and learning to meet the specific educational needs of every student, maintains a safe and optimal learning environment, and collaborates effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches content and skills in the subject area utilizing curriculum designated by the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocesan Course of Study

Develops and implements lesson plans and delivers classroom instruction in a manner compatible with Bishop Hartley’s educational mission and the learning objectives outlined in the Diocesan Course of Study

Provides classroom instruction that uses a variety of techniques and methods and promotes high levels of academic achievement for all students

Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting course standards, prepares report cards, and keeps accurate and timely educational records pertinent to the role of a teacher

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive classroom environment

Supervises students in class and during assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day

Communicates with students, parents, and school counselors on student progress

Develops and maintains positive, Christ-like interpersonal relationships by modeling the virtues and values of Christian faith

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other faculty and staff to support, and when necessary, refers students to qualified professionals in the building for learning, health and wellness, social, and/or emotional support

Participates in ongoing professional development

Performs other duties as assigned by the administrative team, when necessary

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

BA/BS degree in French Education, French, or a similar field

A valid Ohio teaching license for the subject(s) and grade level(s) to be taught, or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date

Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills

Completion or verification of safe environment training and requirements necessary for employment in all Diocesan schools: VIRTUS training and a current FBI/BCI background check if not already completed for state licensure

Strongly Preferred:

MS/MA in French Education, French, or a similar field

Candidates with experience teaching high school French

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Bishop Hartley offers a full healthcare benefits package for faculty who wish to participate in our medical, dental, and vision plans. Additionally, we offer employer-paid short & long-term disability benefits and an employer-paid life insurance plan.

We offer a 403b matching retirement program, earned PTO, paid holidays, reimbursement for educational coursework, and professional development assistance.

Compensation aligns with the salary scale of the Central Ohio Association of Catholic Educators (COACE) negotiated agreement, which can be found here.

Many opportunities exist for faculty to supplement their base salary through extracurricular club moderation, athletic team coaching, and additional roles that enrich or enhance our overall student experience. Candidates interested in such roles are invited to share their interest and talents with administration during the interview process.

If you require assistance completing our initial application, please reach out to Andrea Ortiz Lechleitner, Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principals, at: .

See the job description below for more information. Please apply for this position at the bottom of the page.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHERS

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate state certification/license:

as required by the grade levels and subjects taught

Religious Education certification as required by the diocese

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility.

THE EIGHT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus know, understand and contribute to the integration of Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture as it supports faith formation and student learning.

Teachers understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting the diversity of students.

Teachers know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility.

Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning

Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.

Teachers create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.

Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the faith community to support student development, learning and faith.

Teachers assume responsibility for their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.