Middle School Mandarin Teacher

Redwood Day School•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Day is a vibrant K-8 school with students, faculty and staff all learning together on our four-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other’s differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives. The Middle School Mandarin Teacher will oversee the development and delivery of the 6th – 8th grade Mandarin curriculum and partner closely with the other middle school World Language teachers to develop and curate a comprehensive, effective, and cohesive middle school world language (Mandarin & Spanish) program. The ideal candidate will have experience working with middle school students and appreciate the opportunity to work with an age group that is experiencing lots of transitions in three short years. They will also be a strong collaborator with other teachers and community members, have a strong commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student, a teaching style that supports differentiated instruction, and an interest in building a community. They will have an established background in teaching practices for second language acquisition.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts
Minimum of three years’ Mandarin teaching experience
Strong understanding of curriculum development in second language instruction, including a familiarity with the ACTFL standards for second language acquisition
Natural rapport with children; understanding of developmental needs of 6th - 8th grade students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity
Commitment to adhering to all Redwood Day policies and procedures
Experience using technology to support teaching and learning, including Google Classroom (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Teaching credential or Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Design and implement an appropriate Middle School Mandarin curriculum consistent with the Redwood Day philosophy, including differentiated and data-driven instruction
Serve as an advisor to a group of 10-15 students, supporting their overall growth and development
Design and teach an Advanced Topics course for 8th-grade students on a topic of shared teacher and student interest
Establish a safe and inclusive environment for all students
Collaborate with teachers in other Middle School grades and Specialist teachers
Collaborate with Learning Services, Counselor, Middle School Deans, and outside professionals to assess and support students displaying academic or behavior difficulties, including attendance at regular student support meetings
Communicate student achievements through written progress reports at designated grading periods
Hold formal student/teacher/guardian conferences twice a year for each student, and any other conferences that may be needed
Use available technology to supplement learning experiences
Organize the classroom space, manage materials, and adhere to the supplies budget
Plan field trips and classroom events
Maintain regular communication with parents & guardians regarding students’ individual and group progress
Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of student behavior and progress
Supervise assigned recess and lunch duties
Attend regular faculty and staff meetings, along with School-wide events such as in-service days, prospective student events, and Back to School Night
Actively participate in the evaluation process regarding school programs and professional growth, the selection of curriculum, and the scheduling of school activities, etc.
Actively participate in the testing and evaluation process for current and prospective students
Attend the Middle School Outdoor Education overnight trip
Facilitate activities during the daily community activity period, including study hall, electives, and homeroom/advisory
Other duties as assigned