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>From: "Fabienne Gerard" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Position announcement: French in a technology-intensive environment (2 positions)
>Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 11:20:30 -0400
>Importance: Normal

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Cary Academy - A Learning Community Committed to Discovery, Innovation,
Collaboration, and Excellence. Cary Academy is a new independent, coed,
college preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12. Committed to
discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence, the school is Located
on a 52-acre campus in the heart of the dynamic Research Triangle. Cary
Academy is in its second year of operation with 435 students in grade 6-11.
Its goal is to create a learning environment that will serve as a model for
all schools in its use of technology to support student and teacher
learning, skill development, and creativity.
Applications are now invited for the faculty position outlined below.

1) Upper School Foreign Language Department Faculty Opening - French -
Cary Academy offers proficiency-based language instruction in a
technology-intensive environment. Candidates should possess near-native
proficiency, with a flair for creativity and interaction. Teachers should be
familiar with the ACTFL proficiency model and direct methodologies, and
possess a strong desire to work within a language "team." Strong knowledge
of a subject area, such as history, art, music, within the target language
culture would be an asset so as to fully realize Cary Academy's project
related and area studies goals. Teachers should also be willing to
participate in the aggressive exchange programs which the academy will
offer.
Responsibilities:
*       Teach 5 sections or 70 students
*       Advise students
*       Lead or support extracurricular activities
Qualifications:
*       3 years of full-time teaching of the language preferred
*       B.A. in the content area (M.A. preferred)
*       Demonstrated successful integration of technology in the classroom
*       Ability to contribute substantially to Cary Academy's extra-curricular
program
Salary and Benefits: An attractive compensation and benefits program for all
staff symbolizes the Academy's vision to become one of the nation's most
stimulating and effective schools, and reflects the realization that only
the most talented and motivated people will allow it to achieve its
ambitious goals. Fifty percent tuition remission for faculty and staff
children.
Starting Date: July 19, 1999 (Commences four week orientation and training
program)

2) Middle School Foreign Language Department Faculty Opening - French -
Cary Academy offers proficiency-based language instruction in a
technology-intensive environment. Candidates should possess near-native
proficiency, with a flair for creativity and interaction. Teachers should be
familiar with the ACTFL proficiency model and direct methodologies, and
possess a strong desire to work within a language "team." Strong knowledge
of a subject area, such as history, art, music, within the target language
culture would be an asset so as to fully realize Cary Academy's project
related and area studies goals. Teachers should also be willing to
participate in the aggressive exchange programs which the academy will
offer.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to understanding and meeting the
needs of Middle School students.
Responsibilities:
*       Teach 5 sections or 70 students
*       Advise students
*       Lead or support extracurricular activities
Qualifications:
*       3 years of full-time teaching of the language with middle school students
preferred
*       B.A. in the content area (M.A. preferred)
*       Demonstrated successful integration of technology in the classroom
*       Ability to contribute substantially to Cary Academy's extra-curricular
program
Salary and Benefits: An attractive compensation and benefits program for all
staff symbolizes the Academy's vision to become one of the nation's most
stimulating and effective schools, and reflects the realization that only
the most talented and motivated people will allow it to achieve its
ambitious goals. Fifty percent tuition remission for faculty and staff
children.
Starting Date: July 19, 1999 (Commences four week orientation and training
program)

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, statement of
educational philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to:
Foreign Language Department Faculty Positions
Attn: Don Berger
Cary Academy
1500 North Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513

Cary Academy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.