Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors. 

Position Summary:

Fountain Valley School seeks experienced and dynamic educators for a French teaching position. This position reports directly to the chair of the World Languages department and is responsible for teaching classes to students in 9-12 grade. French classes immerse students in the target language and expose them to the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world. Emphasis is placed not only on linguistic proficiency through development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, but also on intercultural understanding and fluency through exploration of authentic materials and real-world content. Classroom instruction is enhanced by opportunities for experiential language immersion through the Interim program and Round Square exchanges.

General Duties:

• Teach 4 sections of French
• Demonstrate an ability to foster sustained collaboration and professional growth within a department
• Show an appreciation for the craft of teaching along with a passion for Spanish as a discipline
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

• Coach two seasons of athletics/afternoon activities
• Serve as an adviser to approximately six students
• Participate in a class level retreat along with other faculty members
• Participate in committees as assigned
• Participate in co-leading an Interim trip (Spring experiential learning trip)
• Transportation of students to and from activities using a non-CDL school vehicle
• Serve as a member of a weekend and weeknight duty team (1 weeknight per week, and 9 weekends per year)

Qualifications:

• Find joy in working with adolescents and in school life
• Engage with energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
• Experience enhancing classroom learning with appropriate language teaching tools
• Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relations within and across multiple constituencies
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in French or Romance Languages; advanced degree or equivalent experience in an independent boarding/day school environment preferred
• Ability to also teach Spanish is idea

Working Conditions: 

• Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events
• Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Educational Suite Apps preferred

Salary: 40,000 - 60,000, based on education and experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP,  Retirement with Match

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, CO, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a French Faculty beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Interested candidates should review the Position Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected].