K-5 Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher (Mandarin Immersion)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Common Core State Standards-aligned units of study and lessons that build and integrate rigorous, hands-on, inquiry-based and student-centered learning experiences in Mandarin Chinese and all standard subjects.
• Personalize learning by teaching effectively to the diversity of students in the classroom and ensuring student mastery of academic skills.
• Achieve student achievement through assessment and analysis using a variety of means to collect and report on data, make strategic planning decisions, and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Use educational technology to support instruction, develop and deliver content and skill benchmarks, organize instructional materials, and track student progress.
• Create a strong classroom culture for learning that is positive, inclusive, restorative, and contributes to the broader school community.
• Ensure access and results for all students, integrating needed differentiation, interventions, accommodations, and extensions.
• Collaborate actively with all colleagues, contributing pedagogical knowledge and expertise, and providing shared stewardship of the school.
• Plan and pursue a program of personal professional growth and participate in both internal and external professional development activities.
• Build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism including meeting deadlines and commitments to self and the community.
• May participate in summer program teaching or professional learning or curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Required: B.A. or B.S., hold (or be eligible for) appropriate California Credential (or transferable out of state equivalency).
• Near-native ability in Chinese (including simplified and pinyin systems) and proficiency in English.
• PREFERRED: M.A. or M.S. in Education or Subject Area, three years experience teaching in relevant grade(s) or subject, experience in teaching related to dual-immersion and Chinese language development, experience with Google apps and other educational technology, experience with project-based learning, social-emotional learning, personalized learning, service learning, interdisciplinary curriculum, understanding of the Common Core State Standards, superb interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, colleagues and families, flexibility and adaptability to change, ability to work in a dynamic, creative and start-up learning environment, driven adult learner dedicated to professional growth, maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a solutions-oriented attitude.

Time Commitment

180-day school year, 8 student-free professional development days for collaboration with colleagues. Common building hours are 8:00am-3:30pm Monday, 8:00am-4pm Tuesday-Friday.

Salary And Benefits

• Placement on the Yu Ming Charter School Salary Table based on years of experience and highest degree earned, with up to 12 years of experience recognized.
• An additional Annual $5000 stipend for National Board Certification.
• 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covered by the school (depending on the selected plan).
• Free Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering a variety of services including counseling and legal aid.
• Participation in CalStrs Retirement System.
• 11 Sick days per full time employee per school year.