Chinese Teacher: Part Time

The Goddard School • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Goddard School of Bethesda is looking for an energetic, warm, and engaging Part Time Chinese Language teacher. A Chinese Teacher at The Goddard School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Chinese Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. This is a part time position for a maximum of 8 hours per week.

Requirements

• A Chinese Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:
• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Responsibilities

• Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Building teamwork
• Committing to continuing education
• Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
• Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
• Build teamwork
• Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
• Maintain professional commitment
• Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed