NO.1

5th Grade Part-Time Chinese Teacher
Washington, DC

posted 3.15.13

Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of N.W. Washington, DC seeks a part-time Chinese language teacher for its Middle School division to teach 5th grade Chinese. Applicants must have a native or near-native proficiency in that language.

Significant classroom experience as a Chinese teacher, an ability to motivate and support students, and a willingness to work collaboratively with others are required. The successful candidate will also have an educational background in Chinese language pedagogy (or a related discipline), experience with TPRS methodology, and experience in the use of technology for the language classroom.

The successful applicant must have a clear understanding of the needs of middle school students, be able to work cooperatively with a group of adults in a team setting, be comfortable in and excited about working with children from diverse backgrounds, and actively support the Quaker philosophy that underlies the school. This position begins August 2013. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy and contact information for three references to: HR@sidwell.edu

Sidwell Friends School
3825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: 202-537-2418
Email: HR@sidwell.edu

Sidwell Friends School is committed as an institution to the ideal of diversity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, economics, gender, sexual orientation, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff

No.2

Residential Chinese, French, Spanish And Arabic Teacher
Claremont, CA - Swarthmore, PA - Green Mtn College, VT

posted 3.15.13

POSITION SUMMARY:
$4,300

Teachers are part of a community that creates an intensive four-week immersion program for middle and high school students each summer. Located on several college campuses, Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy™ offers students the opportunity to study Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, or Spanish with skilled language educators. Teachers teach the target language, cultures, and literature via the Middlebury Immersion Methodology. Classes at the Academy are designed to be task-based, interactive, learner-centered, and experiential for students. All courses and daily events are conducted in the target language. A typical teaching load consists of 3 hours of daily language classes. Teachers are also responsible for conducting an elective class, a project-based language class. Additional duties include proctoring study hall and participating in evening activities and weekend programming.

At the Academy, students of five languages learn via a specially designed Summer Residential Academy Immersion Curriculum. All instructional staff are required to participate in pre-season curriculum training to understand the educational mission and vision and to master and implement the immersion curriculum by adopting and practicing the Middlebury Immersion Methodology. All staff and students adopt the Middlebury Language Pledge©, modified as needed for the student age group and language level so that a full immersion environment is created.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and Prepare Responsibilities:
*Participate in pre-season curriculum training lead by the Language Director.
*Plan daily classes following the guidelines stipulated in the Summer Residential Academy Immersion Curriculum by working with the Language Director and fellow peers. Sometimes, team teaching is required.
*Plan elective classes that address the Immersion Curriculum guidelines, and are appealing and age appropriate for the students.

Instruct and Support Student Engagement in Learning Responsibilities:
*Implement the Immersion Curriculum in daily language classes.
*Teach effective, engaging elective classes.
*Create a positive and safe community for learning. 
*Mastery of teaching in target language—create level appropriate lesson plan with clear objectives and implement it via a student-centered way.
*Include authentic materials in teaching and design effective authentic materials in teaching and design effective authentic material activities for learning.
*Include form-based inductive grammar learning activities in the classroom.

Reflect and Adjust Responsibilities:
*Allow class observations and participate in coaching sessions conducted by Language Director.
*Maintain an open-minded and positive attitude towards Language Director’s hands-on coaching and make instructional adjustments as needed to ensure classes are delivered via the Middlebury Immersion Methodology. 

Professional Responsibilities:
*Participate in all academy programming.
*Work to continually maintain a high-quality summer Academy through interaction, participation and visibility throughout the program.
*Maintain and support the Language Pledge.
*Communicate professionally and effectively to parents, students and other staff.
*Provide meaningful feedback to students.
*Work with other faculty, staff, and site administrators to create a successful Academy.
*Complete evaluations, reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
*Maintain comprehensive knowledge and utilization of the Academy policies and procedures to create a safe, supportive, rewarding environment for students and staff.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

This is a residential position. All employees will be provided room and board. They will have two full days off during the 4-week session. All employees pay for their travel to and from program locations. Transportation from local airport and train station is provided at both the beginning and the end of the program by MIL. Housing is not provided for family members.

Preseason work and training is required for this position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

*Current language educators
*Some K-16 teaching experience is required
*World Language teaching experience at the secondary level strongly preferred
Mastery of the target language and culture

Additional Qualifications:
*Formal training in second language acquisition, and/or world language pedagogy strongly preferred
*Ability to work as a team and maintain open-minded and positive attitude
*Ability to handle difficult moments/situations with patience and professionalism at all times
*Demonstrated interest in professional development.

 NO.3

Professor Of Pactice In Chinese
Dallas TX

posted 3.15.13

Southern Methodist University
Professor of the Practice in Chinese
The Department of World Languages and Literatures invites applicants for a Chinese Professor of the Practice position for the academic year 2013-14, for a two-year contract with possibility of renewal. M.A. or higher required at the time of appointment. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching a variety of language and culture courses at the college level and with training in second language acquisition and pedagogy. Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese necessary. Native or near-native proficiency in English preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Chinese language at all levels and possibly teach Chinese culture or literature. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked April 1, 2013 but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. Send cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of excellent teaching, two letters of reference, and a photocopy of transcripts to Professor Marie-Luise Gaettens, Chair, Department of World Languages and Literatures, Southern Methodist University, PO Box 750236, Dallas TX 75275-0236. Finalists will be interviewed by SKYPE. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Chinese Language Classroom Teacher
Lexington, Kentucky

posted 3.6.13

TITLE: Chinese Language Classroom Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 
SUPERVISES: Student Teachers and/or Practicum Students (if applicable)
JOB FUNCTION: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.):
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)
• Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese Language

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment