French Language Instructor

JOB TITLE : French Language Instructor

LOCATION : George C. Marshall Center/PLTCE, Breitenauerstr 16, 82467, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

DUTIES :

• The language instruction shall reflect current usage of the language in the target language country.
• The topic of “culture” shall be treated as it contributes to proper understanding of a text or message and as it becomes critical in the ability to effectively transmit a message and to interact appropriately with native speakers.
• The focus is on communicative competence using functional, task-based language and activities although some explicit treatment of grammar and vocabulary might be required.
• The instruction shall include oral communication, pronunciation, structure, listening and reading comprehension, writing, as well as special skills development such as gisting, translation, interpretation and transcription.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Fluency in French and English Languages.
• Shall have an adequate educational background in foreign-language pedagogy to provide advanced language training to adult learners.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (MA or PhD is highly desired) in: Teaching French as a Foreign Language.
• five years or more of significant, recent, and relevant experience in teaching French to foreign, adult learners.

• Police Good Conduct Certificate. If the proposed substitute is not a German citizen – the equivalent of the Police Good Conduct Certificate shall be translated into English and notarized.