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About The Position

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Chinese language studies or the equivalent
• Fluency in Chinese and English
• Employs a variety of strategies, resources, and tools to teach in the immersion-based setting
• A student-centered educator who creates an interactive classroom
• A creative problem solver
• Knowledgeable about child development and the upper elementary child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development and willing to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present
• A professional oral and written communicator
• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessments
• Comfortable using technology in the classroom
• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Undergo fingerprinting and a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Graduate work and degree desired
• Experience or interest in immersion teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of 5th grade Chinese meeting 3 afternoons per week at the Arbor Hills campus
• Demonstrate experience or interest in immersion teaching
• Collaborate with department colleagues on pedagogy and curriculum, and to vertically align coursework to provide students with a meaningful scope and sequence throughout their 5-12 school experience
• Reflect on instructional practices and seek out opportunities for professional development
• Create inclusive and effective classroom environments and provide learning support for students inside and outside the classroom as needed, including implementing formal accommodations, in consultation with the Greenhills Learning Center
• Practice clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Attend department meetings
• Promote an inclusive working and community environment
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships
• Help with additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and education level
• Includes lunch when school is in session