IB DP French Facilitator

Job Description – IB DP French Facilitator

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Teach IB DP French (French B / French Ab Initio) as per IB curriculum guidelines.
• Develop engaging lesson plans to enhance reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Use communicative and inquiry-based teaching strategies.
• Encourage students to develop intercultural awareness and global perspectives.
• Integrate authentic French texts, audio, and visual materials into lessons.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Design formative and summative assessments aligned with IB criteria.
• Prepare students for IB internal and external examinations.
• Assess students’ oral and written communication skills.
• Provide constructive feedback to support language development.
• Maintain accurate academic records and progress reports.

Curriculum & Planning

• Develop unit plans aligned with IB French syllabus requirements.
• Collaborate with IB language teachers for curriculum planning.
• Maintain documentation required for IB programme standards.
• Stay updated with IB French curriculum changes and assessment guidelines.

Student Support

• Support students in developing confidence in French communication.
• Guide students in preparing for Individual Oral (IO) assessments.
• Encourage participation in language enrichment activities such as cultural events, debates, and presentations.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend IB workshops and professional development programs.
• Participate in staff meetings, school activities, and parent-teacher meetings.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and IB programme standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in French Language / French Literature (Mandatory).
• B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification (Preferred).
• IB DP French teaching experience or certification (Preferred).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience teaching French in IB DP / IGCSE / International Curriculum.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in spoken and written French.
• Knowledge of IB Language Acquisition curriculum.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to assess oral and written language proficiency.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to create engaging and culturally rich learning experiences.

Preferred Experience

• Experience conducting Individual Oral (IO) assessments.
• Experience teaching French B and/or French Ab Initio.
• Exposure to international curricula such as IB or Cambridge (IGCSE French).