SY 26-27 Chinese Lead Teacher (Grades PK3-5th)

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School•Washington, DC

4h•$61,714 - $96,779

About The Position

Yu Ying is looking for passionate and experienced Chinese Lead Teachers (CLTs) to inspire and guide our students through an immersive language learning journey. Lead Teachers at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enriching an inquiry-based classroom environment that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about young children and want continuous-on-the-job development for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred.
Native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required
One year of experience as a lead classroom Teacher or Chinese Teaching Fellow at Washington Yu Ying minimum required

Responsibilities

Implement grade appropriate IB PYP curriculum (Chinese literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Science)
Lead the implementation of the IB units of inquiry through Chinese language, ensuring alignment with programme standards and school priorities.
Design, plan, and deliver transdisciplinary units that integrate Chinese learning within the IB framework.
Ensure a focus on conceptual understanding to support students in developing, extending, and transferring their ideas across contexts.
Utilize current IB resources and guidance, and regularly review and refine the implementation of the Chinese programme based on IB expectations.
Collaborate with colleagues to design, plan, assess, and moderate learning experiences within the IB programme.
Use local and global contexts to establish relevance and authenticity in Chinese learning experiences.
Promote effective relationships and purposeful collaboration among teachers to create a positive and dynamic learning community.
Establish a positive classroom culture
Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas
Communicate and work effectively with families
Work positively and collaboratively as a member of a grade level team
Maintain active supervision of students at all times, including during instruction, transitions, arrival/dismissal, recess, lunch, and any school-sponsored activities; students must never be left unattended.
Ensure student safety by proactively monitoring environments and behaviors, enforcing school safety expectations, and intervening immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
Respond promptly to student injuries or medical concerns by following all school protocols, seeking appropriate assistance, and ensuring the student’s immediate well-being.
Accurately document and report all injuries and safety incidents in accordance with school procedures and timelines, including notifying designated staff and families as required.
Implement all special education plans with fidelity, including IEPs, 504 Plans, and documented accommodations and modifications.
Participate consistently and professionally in required special education meetings, including IEP meetings, progress reviews, and collaborative planning sessions.
Provide scaffolded and differentiated instruction to ensure all students
Apply the Whole Child Model by addressing students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being, and by collaborating with families and support staff to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
Support and promote the IB mission and learner profile by modeling IB values, contributing to a positive school culture, and reinforcing internationally minded practices in daily interactions.
Establish a positive classroom culture
Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas
Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

Culture
The support of welcoming and appreciative students, parents, and colleagues
A community that supports and promotes a growth mindset that allows every Yu Ying member to grow with one another each day.
A dedicated and passionate team of colleagues that value collaboration and growing themselves as educators
A strong administration team that provides you with exceptional professional development often on the cutting edge of educational theory and philosophy, values teachers, and provides continuous feedback. This includes IB MA
A progressive learning environment for students that includes the The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to guide you to focus on teaching inquiry and hands on, student centered learning.
Generous Paid Time Off
10 Personal/Sick
1 Milestone Day per year of employment
11 Federal Holidays
Chinese New Year
DC Emancipation Day
Insurance Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare option
Dependent Coverage
FSA/HSA Options
100% Company Covered Life Insurance Option
Short & Long term Disability Insurance
Fully covered Dental Coverage
Work-Life Balance Assistance
Public Transit Assistance
Staff Preference Enrollment in Yu Ying
On-Site Daycare (Ages 3 months - 4 years old)
Professional Development Opportunities
Annual Bonus/Stipend Opportunities/Monetary Rewards
3% 401K Match after 1 year of employment