Mandarin Teacher - Part-Time
Job Description
Job Description
Shift : Monday - Friday
Hours : 12 : 00 PM to 3 : 00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Reports to : Elementary Director and Primary Director
Starting Pay Rate : $35.00 - for instructional hours
Foreign Language Responsibilities :
Provide opportunities for every student to participate and succeed
Prepare creative, interactive, and engaging lessons for two age groups : 6-9 year-olds (once a week 45 minute sessions for two classrooms) and 3-6-year-olds (25 minute, once a week sessions for 9 classrooms).
Provide encouragement and feedback to students
Write progress report narratives twice a year for each student at the Elementary level and a generic description of what has been covered in class for the Primary level.
Take pictures of students in class and share them with the parents on a monthly basis with a short description of the lessons being covered.
Work with the Elementary Program Director to create a curriculum calendar that best aligns with the goals and visions of Bellevue Montessori School
Teach knowledge and skills including, but not limited to, exposure to the cultural aspects of the language with music, singing, dancing, writing characters, and cultural celebrations, etc.
Provide instruction that helps students develop the ability to speak common phrases, write simple characters, and sing songs.
Create lesson plans that build vocabulary around common words and situations where children can practice speaking Mandarin.
Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace including with students and families
Qualifications and Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree
Be a native Mandarin speaker
At least 1 to 2 years of experience teaching Mandarin and creating curriculum for elementary and / or pre-school-aged children
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Professional
Technical skills that support recordkeeping (Google Classroom, Transparent Classroom) and pre-approved parent communication
Ability to establish collaborative relationships with teaching staff
Must be at least 18 years old
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Willingness to complete standard child care provider requirements : Infant / Child First Aid & CPR Training, Blood Borne Pathogen, MMR immunization, TB Test, Background Check & Fingerprinting
Qualified candidates will go through 2 to 3 rounds of interviews including live demonstrations or providing previous work examples or portfolio.