Upper School Mandarin Teacher

Bentley School•Lafayette, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bentley School, a K-12 coeducational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette, California, is seeking a full-time Mandarin Chinese teacher for its Upper School campus in Lafayette. The school is an inclusive community with a vision of transformational learning and respect for the individual. The World Languages Department is an innovative, collaborative group, and they are looking for a candidate to complement the department's strengths and contribute their expertise to the core Mandarin Chinese curriculum. The teacher will be expected to teach introductory through advanced courses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mandarin Chinese (Mandarin language/linguistics, Chinese literature, Mandarin studies or affiliated field); or a near-native level of Mandarin Chinese with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience teaching Mandarin at a variety of levels.
Strong understanding of the latest developments in world language teaching methodology.
Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration and use of technology.
Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students.
Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal of improving student learning.
Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Willing to undergo Livescan background check and TB screening.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Mandarin Chinese (Mandarin language/linguistics, Chinese literature, Mandarin studies or affiliated field).
Familiarity with the current AP Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture curriculum.
Experience in independent schools.
Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach five sections of Mandarin, including introductory to advanced courses.
Attend regular World Languages Department meetings.
Lead an advisory group.
Participate in co-curricular activities such as proctoring exams, advising clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations.
Work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students and their learning styles.