Elementary School Chinese Lead Teacher

Global Citizens Public Charter School•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Citizens Public Charter School (Global Citizens PCS) is seeking experienced Chinese lead teachers for elementary school education to provide instruction in Mandarin Chinese. Global Citizens PCS is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, offering immersion in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. The school focuses on social justice and whole child wellness, aiming to develop 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 marginalized students. 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 environment, immersing them in Mandarin and Spanish, promoting diversity, and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to contribute to a better world. The vision includes academic excellence, language acquisition, and authentic inclusion of a diverse student population, building a community of learners confident in Chinese, Spanish, and English, who use language to advocate for themselves and others, develop empathy, understand diverse perspectives, and take action to improve the world.

Requirements

Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction related field.
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.
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.
Engage parents and families to promote each student’s social, emotional, and academic development.
Participate in parent conferences and school-wide events.
Contribute to the broader school community.