Writing Team and Working Group

General Profile

We invite applications from educators who:

• Have current or very recent experience teaching secondary Core French (ideally grades 7–12)
• Bring a strong understanding of student engagement and motivation in secondary FSL, including challenges and promising classroom practices
• Are comfortable collaborating with colleagues from across Canada and providing and/or receiving constructive feedback
• Are committed to inclusive, equitable, and accessible FSL learning environments and resources

Applicants may indicate interest in one or both roles (writing team and/or working group).

Writing Team Member

Overview

Writing team members will work with the project manager to design and develop a series of multimodal modules and supporting materials aimed at strengthening student engagement and persistence in secondary FSL.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in defining the overall concept and framework for the resources and five thematic modules
• Draft and revise module content (learning tasks, teacher guides, assessment ideas, student‑facing materials) in French, aligned with diverse provincial/territorial contexts
• Integrate feedback from the working group, project advisors, CASLT, and CMEC following consultations and pilot testing
• Participate in three in‑person writing meetings (travel covered) plus regular online work sessions

Additional Requirements

• Ability to write high‑quality pedagogical and professional learning materials in French (advanced or near‑native written proficiency required)
• Experience designing curriculum or resources for secondary FSL
• Experience with digital and multimodal resource design and classroom technology
• Background in student engagement, assessment, or inclusive pedagogy

Commitment

• The majority of work will take place between May and August 2026, with some additional work in fall 2026 during the revision/production phase
• Approximately 50 hours of writing time, plus meetings

Compensation

• Honoraria of $3000
• Covered travel costs for in‑person meetings (transport, accommodation, per diem)

Working Group Member

Overview

Working group members will help shape the project by identifying classroom needs and priorities, advising on the best types of modules, themes, and supports, and validating the emerging concept. They will also pilot draft modules in real or representative contexts and provide detailed feedback to guide revisions so that the final resources are practical, engaging, and responsive to secondary Core French realities.

We aim for a working group that represents a range of provinces and territories, secondary Core French contexts, and diverse school settings (e.g., rural/urban, different board types, varied student populations).

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in early consultations to describe classroom realities, resource needs, and engagement challenges in secondary Core French
• Provide guidance on what kinds of modules, themes, and supports would be most useful and impactful in their contexts
• Review and comment on analyses of existing resources and the proposed concept and themes for the new resource
• Pilot selected draft modules in their own classrooms or with colleagues and provide feedback on feasibility, clarity, and impact on student engagement

Additional Assets

The following are not required but will be considered strong assets for selection:

• Prior experience serving on committees, advisory groups, or collaborative projects (at the school, board, provincial, or national level)
• Experience contributing to pilot projects or providing structured feedback on resources or initiatives
• Engagement in professional learning communities or networks related to FSL.

Working group members should have at least intermediate proficiency in French; we particularly welcome Core French teachers who may not consider themselves “perfectly bilingual” but can contribute practical classroom insights.

Commitment

• Three virtual meetings between April and December 2026 (needs/inventory, draft modules, pilot debrief)
• Additional time to review documents and pilot modules (flexible and scheduled in collaboration with participants)

Compensation

• Honoraria of $900

Timeline

• April 7, 2026 (9:00 a.m. ET): Deadline to submit expressions of interest
• April 8–12, 2026: Review of applications and shortlisting
• April 13–14, 2026: Online interviews with shortlisted candidates
• April 19, 2026: Final selection and notification of successful applicants

Questions

Contact our Deputy Director:

projects@caslt.org

Apply

To submit an expression of interest, please complete the online form by April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). You will be asked to upload a CV (maximum 2 pages) and provide a brief (1–2 paragraph) expression of interest.