IB DP French Facilitator

Job Description – IB DP French Facilitator

Job Title: IB DP French Facilitator (French B / French Ab Initio)

Department: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Reports To: IBDP Coordinator / Head of School

Location: School Campus

Job Summary

The IB DP French Facilitator is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching of IB Diploma Programme French (French B and/or French Ab Initio) in alignment with the standards of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) . The facilitator will develop students’ language proficiency, intercultural understanding, and communication skills while preparing them for IB internal and external assessments.

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).