Middle and Upper School Chinese Teacher

Job Summary

The Middle and Upper School Chinese Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing differentiated Chinese instruction for Grades 6-8 and IB Chinese based on ongoing assessment; communicating clearly with parents and colleagues; and coordinating support with the best interests of each individual child in mind.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that promotes an exemplary learning community: enriched by differences, informed through inquiry, global in reach.
• Plan and implement clear, well-thought-out lesson plans that connect in-class learning to concepts and real-world situations, and generate enthusiasm and academic excellence in the classroom.
• Demonstrate command of the Chinese content and curriculum.
• Use a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners and provide varied forms of feedback on learning.
• Monitor the academic, personal, emotional, and social progress of students.
• Use technology purposefully in the classroom to enhance learning and to provide information and feedback to students and parents.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Practice regular, punctual attendance of instructional periods.
• Ensure the safety of students, following supervision standards and guidelines in common areas.
• Handle appropriately and professionally the supervision and/or re-direction of students.
• Communicate regularly with parents by relevant means to the learning: class newsletters, notes, telephone calls, conferences, emails, websites, etc.
• Communicate in a timely, clear, and effective manner with students, parents, and colleagues, informally and formally.
• Highlight students’ successes and areas of improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language and Literature, Education, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Chinese Language and Literature, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Teaching certification in Chinese Language and Literature or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching Chinese Language and Literature to students in grades 6-12.
• Experience with IB Chinese curriculum preferred.