Mandarin Immersion Teacher - 3rd Grade - Part Time

Global Village Academy•Parker, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core academic content through language immersion. Language offerings vary by campus, and teachers bring their language and cultural backgrounds into an internationally benchmarked curriculum. The academy aims to help students become world-class thinkers who can engage with ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives. The Mandarin Immersion Teacher develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs within their areas of expertise. The teacher uses effective methods to promote critical thinking and achievement for all students. This role includes teaching, assessing, and supporting students' academic, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development; maintaining student records; communicating with families and colleagues; and managing classroom behavior. The position is part time and based in a school setting, with regular interaction with students, staff, and families. Occasional evening meetings and events may be required. Regular attendance is required. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

PLACE or PRAXIS.
Valid Colorado Department of Education license.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professional teaching and class-management skills that facilitate learning.
Use oral and written language skills accurately and effectively.
Maintain accurate records of student academic and behavioral progress, attendance, test scores, and personal information.
Conduct daily formal and informal assessments of student achievement and use assessment results to plan lessons and teaching strategies for diverse student needs and learning styles.
Maintain strict confidentiality of student, family, and colleague information and model respectful behavior.
Facilitate children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional learning through lessons that develop skills appropriate to their abilities and confidence levels.
Provide engaging and effective instruction that balances basic skills with conceptual understanding and supports students' competence and confidence.
Teach knowledge and skills in social studies using curriculum and appropriate learning activities.
Promote maximum student participation and differentiate instruction to help all students succeed.
Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of games and fundamentals of body movement.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce conduct and behavior rules for assigned students, reinforcing positive behavior in accordance with school and authorizing district policy.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address students' behavioral and academic problems.
Provide students with adequate feedback and teach problem-solving skills that support peaceful conflict resolution.
Encourage students to strive for high achievement and develop positive self-concepts.
Manage behavior problems on an individual basis.
Maintain excellent communication with parents throughout the school year.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.