Elementary School Chinese Lead Teacher

Global Citizens Public Charter School • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS) is seeking Chinese lead teachers with experience in elementary school education to provide instruction in Mandarin Chinese. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, offering language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways. The school focuses on social justice and whole child wellness, aiming to equip children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders. This position offers an opportunity to work with a founding team in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued. The mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens by supporting students ages 3-11 to reach their full academic and leadership potential in a nurturing learning environment, immersing them in Mandarin and Spanish languages, promoting diversity, and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to contribute to a better world. The vision includes academic excellence, language acquisition, authentic inclusion, and building a strong community of learners confident in communicating in Chinese, Spanish, and English. Children will use language to liberate and advocate for themselves and the marginalized, developing self-awareness, belonging, empathy, emotional resilience, understanding of diverse perspectives, and taking action to improve the world. The philosophy emphasizes that all cultures have richness and value, deserve respect, and are not hierarchical. Global Citizens PCS is aware of white supremacy culture and systemic oppression, and will critically examine biases, counteract them, and disrupt dominant narratives by examining teaching and curricula to incorporate multiple perspectives from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. An environment will be created where all students yearn for intercultural connections and see their benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction related field.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience.
• Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese.

Nice To Haves

• A teaching license is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach language immersion to elementary school students in all content areas in Mandarin Chinese.
• Develop lesson plans and teach all core subjects - Mandarin Language Arts, Math, and Science.
• Utilize culturally sustaining practices to inform and guide daily instruction; incorporate student cultures, interests, and experiences into lessons and activities.
• Set clear and measurable goals throughout the year for every student in all areas of study; regularly assess the progress of each child and provide differentiated, child-centered instruction to meet the needs of each child on a daily basis.
• Ensure that each student has equitable access to classroom materials, texts, learning resources and opportunities, academic and social-emotional supports.
• Collaborate with support teachers and other staff to ensure proper and consistent implementation of our instructional program; reflect on instructional practices and adjust behavior and systems accordingly.
• Maintain open, welcoming, and ongoing communication with families regarding student progress, and engage parents and families to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Participate in parent conferences and school-wide events and contributes to the broader school community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level