Elementary School Chinese Immersion Teacher

2 years exp

**Roles & Responsibilities**

**Accountable to**

World Language Director

Elementary School Deputy Principal

Elementary School Principal

SAS is committed to providing each student with an exemplary American educational experience with an international perspective. We are seeking faculty and staff who wish to collaborate, innovate, and make a positive difference within the SAS community.

**Position Qualifications**
- Certificate in teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language or Chinese Immersion program
- Two to five years current teaching experience in an elementary Chinese Immersion program and is aligned to SAS philosophy and instructional practices.
- Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities
- Knowledge of ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines preferred
- Experience in the US Common Core curriculum preferred
- Communicate well with a diverse community, proficient writing skills in both Chinese and English. Native (or equivalent) proficiency in Mandarin.

**Specific Responsibilities**

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Planning and Preparation_**
- Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times.
- Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities.
- Plan, revise, record and follow units of work that provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Participate and contribute to professional growth workshops and conferences in Chinese immersion teaching areas in-house and with Chinese teaching professionals world-wide

**_Classroom Environment and Management_**
- Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds
- Respond to students’ social and emotional and needs
- Model interpersonal skills, respectful relationships and problem-solving, in order to provide a safe learning environment

**_Instruction and Assessment_**
- Individualize the content when necessary to meet each student’s learning needs.
- Accurately and regularly assess student progress
- Continuously monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student progress and attendance and classroom supplies and materials
- Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress and be available for student or parent meetings outside of school hours

**_Professional Responsibilities_**
- Interact cooperatively with other staff members in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
- Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program.
- Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences
- Employ technology (computer, video, internet, etc) as appropriate to enhance instruction and ensure ongoing technological proficiency
- Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, or community service projects, etc)

**Other Responsibilities**
- Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills
- Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
- Model the ‘Core Values’ in your interactions with the school community
- Liaise with the Director of World Languages, Principal, assigned Deputy Principal, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals

In addition to the above school-wide expectations, SAS has developed division faculty profiles to provide the best match between our classroom needs and faculty strengths to deliver an exemplary educational program for all students at each division. We encourage your thoughtful reflection on the following faculty profile:

- Collaborate with other teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that are focused on building clarity, consistency and coherence among team members for improved learning for ALL students
- Differentiates instruction and assessment based on student abilities, interests, and learning styles
- Eager to remain current on best practices in teaching field
- Enjoy collaboration with colleagues and is an excellent team member
- Communicates effectively and efficiently with students, parents and colleagues
- Experience in teaching students from a wide range of abilities and cultural backgrounds
- Positively contributes to school culture through support and sponsorship of school activities
- Actively strives for self improvement as a life-long learner

**Terms of Employment**
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the SAS appr