Mandarin Chinese Immersion K-7 Teacher - School Year 2025-2026

About the position

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core content through language immersion in their choice of French, Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian. As a Chinese Immersion Teacher, you will teach Elementary language, literature, writing, and other core subjects to immersion students. You must possess native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and have good student management skills. You will work collaboratively with other immersion team members and administration to establish individual performance goals and create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Become bilingual and work effectively in a multi-ethnic setting.
• Have knowledge of literacy strategies in the native language and comply with national standards for second language acquisition as outlined by ACTFL.
• Teach Colorado Academic Content Standards of mathematics, science, and social studies at the Elementary School level.
• Plan integrated and trans-curriculum lessons in collaboration with the teaching team.
• Create a positive and effective school and classroom environment that supports the School's philosophy and goals.
• Carry out daily formal or informal assessments of student achievement.
• Integrate assessment to design appropriate lesson planning and effective teaching strategies.
• Participate in ongoing staff development that supports the curriculum and differentiated instruction.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Maintain accurate attendance and other student records.
• Assess and report any special needs and/or services the student may require.
• Follow the law in reporting any suspected child abuse.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal and personnel information.
• Be a role model of respectful behavior.
• Carry out student placement assessments before the academic year commences.
• Meet and interview students and parents for placement.
• Work closely with administration and maintain excellent communication with parents.
• Attend school activities and support the school community.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• PLACE or PRAXIS exam in subject area preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
• Good student management skills.