Upper School World Languages - Mandarin
About The Position
Polytechnic School is seeking an energetic and dynamic part-time Mandarin teacher for its Upper School. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with Upper School students, value the unique contributions of each child, and believe in the potential for all students to achieve Mandarin fluency. This position is part of a world languages department that emphasizes collegiality, flexibility, and cultural and linguistic diversity. The teacher will report to the director of the Upper School and will adopt a student-centered approach, aligning with the school's mission to support students' academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional success.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- Mandarin teaching experience or relevant industry experience
- Ability to teach different courses and levels of Mandarin and a willingness to shift courses from year to year depending on the needs of the department and the school
- Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities
- Ability to use effective classroom management techniques
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty, and staff on a regular basis
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree(s) preferred
Responsibilities
- Teach 2 courses to Upper School students
- Collaborate with other members of the world languages department to prepare course materials including syllabi, homework assignments, assessments, and supplementary materials
- Administration and evaluation of class work, assignments, and assessments
- Preparation and maintenance of student attendance records, grades, comments, and other required records
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Provide assistance and advice to students during designated free periods
- Collaborate with members of the world languages department, the Upper School faculty, and the entire K-12 community
- Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment
- Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within world languages education
- Be available to parents, students, administration, and colleagues outside the school day when needed
- Willingly take on other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
