Head Teacher (Chinese Immersion) - Grade 5, Leave Replacement
About The Position
Start date: April 6, 2026 End date: June 12, 2026 DEEP COLLABORATION THROUGH LANGUAGE IMMERSION Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in grades 1-5 alternate their days between their English and Target Language classrooms. Teacher teams composed of English and Spanish teachers or English and Chinese teachers share two classes of students Teacher teams share responsibility for teaching curriculum that promotes their students’ social, emotional and academic growth in both languages. Given this structure teacher teams communicate daily to plan lessons and discuss student progress Teachers collaborate with fellow grade-level and language colleagues during weekly meetings. WHAT YOU’LL DO Collaborate intensively and daily with Chinese and English colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs. Design and teach an innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility. Employ a range of instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners based on informal and formal assessments. Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect. Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in Grades K-6 with a proven track record of student learning in English and/or Mandarin
- Full professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and oral)
- Strong understanding of and instructional skills teaching through a balanced literacy approach in the reading and writing workshop model
- Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
- Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing
- Respect for, and appreciation of, a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field is ideal
Responsibilities
- Collaborate intensively and daily with Chinese and English colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Design and teach an innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility.
- Employ a range of instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners based on informal and formal assessments.
- Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
- Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K savings plan.
- Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued.
- Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
