Upper School Mandarin Teacher

Head-Royce School•Oakland, CA

6d•$75,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Head-Royce School is seeking a full-time Upper School Mandarin teacher to join our team, beginning in August 2026. We seek teachers who are not only excited by the content they teach, but who are also actively engaged in evolving their classroom pedagogy. Head-Royce School envisions a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Upper School duties such as advising as well as to participate in the life of the community. We seek applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in culturally responsive teaching, a deep understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with all students at this specific age level. Head-Royce teachers serve as advisors and club sponsors and, generally, participate in the life of the community. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 16, 2026.

Requirements

Experience teaching Mandarin at a variety of levels.
Empathetic, warm, and clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents.
Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design as well as varied pedagogical approaches including UbD and UDL. In addition, candidates should be familiar with the ACTFL “World-Readiness Standards for Language Learning.”
Strong speaking, writing, planning, and organizational skills.
Desire to collaborate with other educators and the flexibility to do so.
Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for three nights (additional stipend paid).
Native speaker or non-native speaker with ACTFL Superior level skills.
Bachelor Degree in Mandarin language and/or Literature or related field.
Experience with innovative approaches to teaching language, such as with Comprehensible Input or Integrated Performance Assessments
Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint, TB and SB848 Clearance.