French Instructor

Bay River College | Calgary, AB

Job Summary

Bay River College is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated French Instructor to join our educational team. The successful candidate will have a strong command of the French language, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage and inspire students from diverse age groups, backgrounds, and proficiency levels.

The French Instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering effective French language lessons, developing engaging instructional materials, assessing student progress, and creating a supportive and inclusive learning setting. The ideal candidate is committed to helping students achieve their language-learning goals while fostering an appreciation for French language, culture, and communication.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, develop, and deliver engaging French language lessons tailored to students’ learning needs, age groups, and proficiency levels.
- Prepare instructional materials, exercises, assignments, and assessments to support language acquisition.
- Teach French grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, provide constructive feedback, and implement strategies to support continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessments, progress, and achievements.
- Collaborate with colleagues and academic staff to improve curriculum content, instructional practices, and student learning outcomes.
- Incorporate French culture and real-world communication activities into lessons to enhance students’ learning experiences.
- Participate in curriculum planning, program development, and other academic activities as required.

Qualifications and Experience

- Fluency in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.




- Proven experience teaching French, preferably in a classroom, language school, tutoring centre, or other educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of French grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and language-teaching methodologies.
- Ability to teach students with varying ages, backgrounds, and levels of French proficiency.
- Excellent classroom management, lesson planning, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop engaging learning resources and assess student performance effectively.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs or special education needs is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and effective teaching practices is preferred.
- A degree, diploma, or recognized qualification in French, education, language instruction, or a related field is an asset.

Preferred Skills

- Passion for teaching and promoting French language and culture.
- Ability to motivate students and build their confidence in using French.
- Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and time-management skills.
- Commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional development.
- Familiarity with digital learning tools and educational technology is an asset.

Why Join Bay River College?

At Bay River College, we value engaging instruction, inclusive learning, and student success. Join our team and contribute to a supportive educational environment where students can develop their French language skills, build confidence, and expand their cultural understanding.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their French language proficiency, teaching experience, and approach to language instruction.

Bay River College welcomes applications from qualified candidates who are passionate about education and student success.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T1Y 4T7

📌 French Instructor (Calgary)
🏢 Bay River College
📍 Calgary