German & French Language Teacher – Job Description

Job Title: German & French Language Teacher
Department: Foreign Languages / Up-to-date Languages
Reports To: Principal / Academic Coordinator / Head of Department

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and enthusiastic German & French Language Teacher to teach foreign languages and develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The teacher will create an engaging language-learning environment through interactive activities, conversations, cultural activities, and technology-supported instruction.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging German and French language lessons according to the school curriculum.
- Develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills.
- Prepare lesson plans, worksheets, assignments, projects, and language-learning resources.
- Conduct conversation practice, role plays, presentations, and interactive language activities.
- Assess students through classwork, tests, oral examinations, projects, and regular evaluations.
- Provide additional support and remedial instruction to students who require assistance.
- Introduce students to the culture, traditions, history, and everyday communication of German- and French-speaking countries.
- Organize language clubs, cultural events, competitions, quizzes, and other language-related activities.




- Use audio-visual resources, smart classrooms, and digital tools to enhance language learning.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student progress.
- Communicate with parents regarding students’ academic progress when required.
- Collaborate with other teachers and participate in staff meetings, school events, examinations, and training programs.
- Encourage students to develop confidence and practical communication skills in foreign languages.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in German, French, Foreign Languages, Linguistics, or a related field.
- B.Ed. / equivalent teacher-training qualification preferred.
- Proficiency in German and/or French appropriate to the teaching level.
- Relevant language certification such as Goethe-Zertifikat / DELF-DALF will be an advantage.
- Previous teaching experience in a school or educational institution is preferred.

Key Skills

- Excellent German and French language proficiency
- Strong communication and pronunciation skills
- Foreign-language teaching methodology
- Classroom management
- Interactive and activity-based teaching
- Student motivation and mentoring
- Cultural awareness
- Digital teaching skills
- Lesson planning and assessment
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Work Location: In person

📌 German And French Language Teacher (India)
🏢 Saint Johns Academy
📍 India