Korean and Mandarin Teachers/Instructors Positions

Bay Language Academy Inc•Alameda, CA

3d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Language Academy is seeking part-time Korean and Mandarin Chinese teachers or instructors to teach children and adults in Alameda and possibly other Bay Area locations. The role involves leading classes and creating a welcoming learning environment in which students can develop language skills and reach their potential. Instruction may use TPRS, songs, art, and other approaches, and should develop listening, speaking, reading, writing, presentation, and intercultural knowledge. The Academy adapts classroom practices to student needs and aims to connect language learning with activities outside the classroom while supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Teachers may supervise multiple levels in small-group settings, use developmentally appropriate educational technology, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and other service providers. Other teaching duties include planning curriculum and learning materials, assigning homework, taking attendance, grading work and giving feedback, tracking student progress, and documenting behavioral incidents. Classes are held in the afternoon for young students; adult class schedules vary and may include afternoons, evenings, or mornings. The posting describes work across five afternoons per week, with periodic training and staff meetings with the Director. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and physically present in the area at the time of an interview for this on-site teaching position. The Academy seeks candidates who are committed to learning its teaching approach and who contribute to a respectful, culturally responsive, safe, and engaging classroom.

Requirements

Experience working with school-age children.
Background in education and prior teaching experience, or experience and/or passion for interacting with youth.
Bachelor’s degree or higher and state teaching certification, as stated in the qualifications section.
Strong classroom-management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and resolve issues and challenges creatively.
Strong problem-solving skills and positive work ethic.
Ability and willingness to assume a wide range of responsibilities.
Ability to maintain a respectful classroom climate that encourages students to ask questions, share opinions, and make mistakes as part of learning.
Ability to practice culturally responsive teaching and use sound, developmentally appropriate educational practices and technology.
Readiness to learn and adapt to the Academy’s accelerated teaching approach and new teaching styles.
Commitment to the role as a career and willingness to complete extensive training.
Punctuality, professionalism, flexibility, good judgment, and a positive attitude.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize, exercise flexibility, and problem-solve daily.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and families.
Understanding of child development and education best practices, including classroom management.
Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to follow them closely.
Eligible to work in the United States and physically present in the area at the time of an interview for the on-site position.
Must be fingerprinted and cleared through an FBI and DOJ Live Scan background check.
Must receive a negative TB-test result.

Nice To Haves

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
Bilingual or trilingual ability.
Previous teaching experience at the K–12 level.
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise students across a range of levels in several small-group settings.
Implement teaching approaches such as TPRS, songs, and art.
Teach a sequenced curriculum covering listening, speaking, reading, writing, presentation, and intercultural knowledge.
Use positive classroom-management strategies and developmentally appropriate technology for language teaching.
Plan classroom curriculum that meets school standards and prepare necessary learning materials.
Encourage students’ critical-thinking skills and participation in daily activities and events.
Assign homework, take attendance, grade assignments, and provide feedback.
Assess and document students’ learning progress and communicate it to students, parents, the lead teacher, and the Head.
Report and document behavioral incidents.
Collaborate with colleagues, families, other teachers, school personnel, and other service providers to support a healthy, safe learning environment.
Integrate arts and crafts with language development and focus on content relevant to children.
Support students’ academic, physical, emotional, social, creative, and intellectual development.
Attend periodic training and staff meetings with the Director.
Carry out additional duties as assigned and support day-to-day program operations.