Lead Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Chinese)

Denver Language School•Denver, CO

22d

About The Position

DUTIES: A Lead Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Chinese) with our organization performs the following professional duties in the Chinese and English languages: 1. Teach appropriate grade level standards-based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development to diverse elementary students in the target language (Chinese), following organization Literacy Program and Math or other school approved curriculum. 2. Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study, providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society with learning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life. 3. Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroom management through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices. 4. Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students. 5. Observe, evaluate, report and record students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Attend and provide data for Student Support Team or Individual Education Plans (IEPs) meetings as requested. 6. Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines with grade level teams. 7. Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using various active teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style. 8. Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students. 9. Prepare, administer, assign, and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using school software. 10. Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators. 11. Oversee and manage classroom teaching assistant in performance of teaching assistant job duties. 12. Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts. 13. Completed additional before and/or after school supervisory duties, as assigned. 14. Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of innovation and adaptability. Attend Professional Development, serve on committees, provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our mission. Assist with and attend school events such as cultural, recruitment or PTA events is also expected. 15. Follow the guidelines of the organization Strategic Communication Plan to maintain and update content on individual classroom websites and communicate with organization families.

Requirements

Master’s in Teaching Chinese, closely related field, or fgn equiv dgre
Two years’ experience in Teaching Chinese (K-8)
Ability to speak, read and write Chinese and English

Responsibilities

Teach appropriate grade level standards-based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development to diverse elementary students in the target language (Chinese), following organization Literacy Program and Math or other school approved curriculum.
Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study, providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society with learning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life.
Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroom management through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students.
Observe, evaluate, report and record students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Attend and provide data for Student Support Team or Individual Education Plans (IEPs) meetings as requested.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines with grade level teams.
Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using various active teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using school software.
Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
Oversee and manage classroom teaching assistant in performance of teaching assistant job duties.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.
Completed additional before and/or after school supervisory duties, as assigned.
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of innovation and adaptability. Attend Professional Development, serve on committees, provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our mission. Assist with and attend school events such as cultural, recruitment or PTA events is also expected.
Follow the guidelines of the organization Strategic Communication Plan to maintain and update content on individual classroom websites and communicate with organization families.