Immersion Classroom Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

Yinghua Academy • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Educates and nurtures students in a Chinese immersion environment following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Holds a valid MN teaching license in Elementary Education or K-12 Chinese, or has the ability to obtain licensure through the Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the school’s standards for Chinese and English language proficiency.
• Use of technology as a language learning and instructional tool.
• Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior immersion classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and nurturing Chinese immersion learning environment.
• Follows curriculum pacing charts and lesson plans; delivers direct instruction to students and develops students’ fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, and appreciation for all core subjects.
• Conducts student assessments in various forms.
• Works collaboratively with Academic Director and grade level team members to plan lessons and share academic resources.
• Attends grade-level academic events as scheduled.
• Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing and lesson plans.
• Participates in all scheduled professional development.
• Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
• Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively.
• Seeks guidance regularly from administration and Q-Comp lead teachers on behavior and classroom management techniques.
• Maintains accurate student records and proper documentation.
• Prepares progress reports and completes all evaluations.
• Attends all required safety and health training.
• Follows all school policies and protocols.
• Actively participates in grade-level and staff meetings.
• Communicates with students the expectations for academic performance, classroom behavior, and personal management.
• Maintains effective communication with parents in a timely fashion; keeps classroom webpage up-to-date.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
• Reads all school communication and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
• Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
• Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
• Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
• Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
• Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.
• The employee may perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or school leadership to support the needs of the school.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• Kavira (direct-to-employer healthcare)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

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