IB MYP Middle School Mandarin Teacher

Green Ivy Schools • New York, NY

20d

About The Position

We are looking for a MYP Middle School Mandarin Teacher. Our school welcomes teachers who are ready to learn, contribute and collaborate together in order to co-create a curriculum that is significant, relevant, engaging and challenging. Our teachers are dedicated to supporting the growth and development of young people with the skills, knowledge and compassion necessary to face and overcome some of our greatest challenges. Our global community will require open-minded and flexible thinkers with the ability to problem solve and strategize through challenges. We share the belief that a multilingual and multicultural education allows our students to make connections across cultures, open doors and break down barriers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in subject area(s), Master’s degree is highly desired.
• Minimum of three (3) years middle school teaching experience
• Experience in an IB School, Independent School or International Teaching experience strongly preferred
• A valid teaching certification (or equivalent)
• Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.)
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
• Experience in a 1:1 student device environment
• Experience teaching with Apple learning technologies and Google Workspace
• Desire to participate in co-curricular activities that are occasionally outside of regular school hours
• Fully authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, student-centered lesson plans that encourage critical thinking and creativity.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and collaboration.
• Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to support student growth and development.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure a strong home-school connection.
• Stay current with education research best practices, and continuously reflect on and improve teaching practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement interdisciplinary units of study that connect multiple subjects and real-world issues.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to further personal and professional growth.
• Participate in occasional evening and afterschool obligations, including prep, admissions, ambassador support, parent education, and community building events.

Benefits

• We provide Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
• We have a generous paid time off policies
• We offer a 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
• We provide tuition discounts to children of employees
• We provide professional development and training
• We are a professional, dedicated team of teachers who care deeply about our work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level