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Description: OPPORTUNITY Seize the opportunity to join the vibrant, dynamic, synergistic community at CAIS as a Preschool Chinese teacher. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school. This position offers a unique opportunity for passionate early childhood educators to be part of a preschool-8th grade program that places great importance on early learning. Consistent with its Strategic Vision 2020-2025, CAIS is committed to reimagining immersion to achieve greater student engagement and proficiency in Chinese and cultivate the cognitive, character and intercultural competencies that are the “CAIS Immersion Bonus.” We are seeking a teacher leader who can collaborate with our strong existing Chinese faculty to shape CAIS Preschool’s Chinese immersion, which moved to a full immersion model in the 2021-2022 school year. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become your Best Self, and Contribute to a Better World 拥抱中华，成为最好的自我，为更美好的世界贡献自己的能力. As CAIS aims to empower inquisitive, creative, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at child-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, play based learning, inquiry based learning, and application of best practices in language and literacy instruction. Our new team member will collaborate with grade level Chinese partner teachers and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities. The candidate will enter an environment that values social emotional learning alongside intellectual challenge. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by a Preschool-8th Grade Chinese Director and Preschool Director, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing the classroom curriculum. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting, in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support our diverse and inclusive community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to): ● Demonstrate teaching excellence, a growth mindset, professionalism, flexibility, and integrity ● Collaborate with Preschool teaching team, including other lead teachers, teaching associates, and specialist teachers ● Interact with ages two to five children using positive, supportive, and respectful attitude, language, and tone ● Support child’s social and emotional development ● Maintain a healthy, safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment ● Make sound, timely and appropriate decisions and take responsibility for the decisions ● Contribute to the development of community among staff by having open, constructive, and solution-oriented communication ● Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior ● Partner with families towards students’ success ● Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging ● Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education ● Minimum of 12 ECE units or Child Development Teacher Permit ● 5 or more years of teaching experience in early childhood Chinese immersion education ● Mandarin Chinese language proficiency ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ● Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds ● Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives ● Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance ● Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds ● Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance ● Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI ● CPR and First Aid Certification ABOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION For information about CAIS’s Early Childhood Division, visit https://www.cais.org/curriculum/early-childhood-division ABOUT CAIS As the nation’s first Mandarin Immersion Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We value honest self-assessment, thoughtful self-reflection, intentional planning and focused implementation. We are known as an ambitious school, and we have embarked on a multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine character and community, and reimagine our learning spaces. While our three campuses are currently located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, we are thrilled to announce that we have purchased a campus on 19th Avenue in San Francisco which will more than double our program space and allow all divisions to be together on one spectacular campus. For more information, visit https://www.cais.org/about-us/employment. TO APPLY CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. CAIS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discritmiate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other characteristic protected by law. Email cover letter and resume to c_tseng@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate “Preschool Chinese Teacher.” Please no calls.

Contact: Email cover letter and resume to c_tseng@cais.org. In the subject line please indicate “Preschool Chinese Teacher.” Please no calls.

Description: Silicon Valley International School [INTL] seeks a Native Chinese [Mandarin] speaker to teach Upper School Individuals & Societies Teacher for the academic year 2021-2022. Upper School (MYP - Grade 6-10 /DP - Grade 11-12) Teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and their organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable children's optimum development, according to age, ability, and aptitude. They assess and record progress and prepare students for high school level history and geography. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. Upper School Teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. The Upper School Individuals & Societies Teacher must demonstrate the commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve and have experience teaching at the Middle School and High School level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and accept and adapt to a working environment with different cultures. The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP/DP framework while ensuring foundational skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have inquiry-based teaching and learning experience. Typical work activities include: Teaching all areas of the Upper School curriculum as designated (in a subject area as well as interdisciplinary units) Following guidelines and mission of INTL and International Baccalaureate MYP/DP Programme Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment Planning, preparing, and presenting lessons that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within their class. Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation/engagements and respectful interactions Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences and other (often less formal) meetings and report cards Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues, and working flexibly. Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum Taking part in school events and activities, which consist of some weekends or evenings Planning and participating in field trips Leading an Advisory group and/or offering student clubs Experience teaching any of the following courses strongly preferred: IB DP History IB DP Geography IB MYP Individuals and Societies Physical Requirements of the Job: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently: Stand for long periods at a time. Ability to speak with clarity so that listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Be able to crouch, kneel, bend, balance, stoop, stretch, twist, reach out, and move with ease to interact with and supervise students. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects. Read, see details of objects that are more than a few feet away and see differences between colors. Disclaimer: The following is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@svintl.org. No phone calls, please.

Contact: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@svintl.org. No phone calls, please.

Description: This position serves students in grades 6 through 12 in a combined middle/high school building. In addition to Chinese, the school offers French and Spanish. The position offers a high degree of freedom in curriculum planning and instructional approach; Stowe students are enthusiastic and engaged learners. Vermont’s public school system is one of the best in the country, often ranking in the top 5 states for student outcomes. Stowe schools are part of the Lamoille South Unified Union School District, which includes five towns in central Vermont. Lamoille South educators are compensated fairly, and the community has a tradition of strong support for its local schools. Teachers who do not have a Vermont teaching license have available pathways to obtain one; please reach out for more details. Stowe Middle and High School is a public school located in Stowe, Vermont, an active ski town with longstanding connections to China through both commerce and philanthropy. Local attractions include the Trapp Family Lodge (home of the real-life family that inspired The Sound of Music), Stowe Mountain Resort, beautiful hiking trails, and award-winning restaurants and breweries. Roughly a 45-minute drive from Burlington, the largest city in Vermont.

Contact: Email mairead.harris@lsuu.org for more information Apply at: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3463014

Description: Chinese American International School seeks a Lower School Chinese Lead Teacher (2021-2022) This is a Chinese language position; Chinese language proficiency required. Exempt, full-time position WELCOME! Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School's Lower School campus as a lead Chinese Teacher. Teach an immersion classroom in Chinese to learn language arts, math, and social studies content as our Lower School (one grade level, between 2nd-5th Grades) Chinese Teacher. Become part of a team striving to be the world’s most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World. Consistent with our Strategic Vision 2020-2025, CAIS is committed to reimagining immersion to achieve greater student engagement and proficiency in Chinese and cultivate the cognitive, character and intercultural competencies that are the “CAIS Immersion Bonus.” As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and application of best practices in language, literacy, and content instruction. This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between establishing foundational academic skills and nurturing the curiosity and creativity of our youngest learners. Our new team member will collaborate with grade level Chinese and English partner teachers and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities. Within the framework of a strong curricular vision supported by English and Chinese program directors, the candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy in developing the classroom curriculum. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community. BENEFITS The CAIS Board of Trustees and administration are expressly dedicated to ensuring that CAIS is a great place to work. The school is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and rewarding top-tier faculty and excellent educators with a strong benefits package. Please see the final page for a description of benefits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Demonstrate teaching excellence, a growth mindset, professionalism, and integrity. Support the educational program by challenging, supporting, and engaging students. Successfully teach all assigned classes in accordance with grade appropriate best practices. Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior. Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all children feel valued and a sense of belonging. Actively support and collaborate on school initiatives, such as events and committee work. Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents. Communicate effectively, promptly, and proactively with families. Prepare assessments, grades, and progress reports according to school procedures. Implement and integrate technology into curriculum. Attend faculty and division meetings, including required meetings/events before the beginning of the school year and during the term of employment. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree Language requirement: native Mandarin language proficiency Teaching experience with demonstrated success Commitment to meeting the needs of individual learners and promoting social and emotional development Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Dedication to equity and inclusion and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives VALUED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We value, but do not require, the following attributes: Teaching credential, Master’s in Education (M.Ed.), or equivalent Teaching experience in an immersion environment Knowledge of ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and assessment tools such as OPI and WPT THE CAIS CHINESE PROGRAM Our team is a large, collaborative and supportive team of Preschool through 8th grade Chinese language lead and associate teachers who are experienced and highly professional. CAIS is regarded as a leader in Chinese immersion teaching and learning, a role we deliberately strive to earn and maintain, and our teachers are expected to engage in ongoing, school-supported professional development. CAIS Chinese language teachers frequently present at regional and national conferences such as ACTFL, CLTA, National Chinese Language Conference, STARTALK, CLEF and Computer Using Educators, to name a few. In addition to teaching, CAIS Chinese teachers work collaboratively with one another and with teachers of other disciplines to design and implement innovative thematic curriculum units that integrate multiple disciplines, Project Based Language Learning (PBLL), use of instructional technology, application of 21st century skills, and curricula that support the school’s extensive international learning programs. The school runs STARTALK programs for teachers and students as well as a separate immersion summer camp each year. Chinese curricula at CAIS are aligned with ACTFL Proficiency guidelines, and each year the school administers WPT, OPI, STAMP and AAPPL assessments - most CAIS teachers are trained and certified in the administration of these tests. Chinese language teachers enjoy the support of a Chinese program director, two full-time Chinese language support specialists, and a global learning coordinator. CAIS has formed the Chinese Learning Innovation Collaborative (CLIC), a school-based center whose purpose is to integrate curriculum, technology, and international travel to advance language and cultural learning and meet world readiness standards for language learning. Please see the detailed profile of CAIS’s Chinese program on the Asia Society’s website. ABOUT CAIS As the nation’s first dual language Chinese and English Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies this mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. At CAIS we value honest self-assessment, thoughtful self-reflection, intentional planning and focused implementation. We are known as an ambitious school, and we have just embarked on a multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine character and community, and reimagine our learning spaces. Our three campuses are located in the heart of San Francisco and are accessible by public transportation in San Francisco. The lively neighborhood echoes the school’s vital energy and provides ready access to cultural treasures such as the Asian Art Museum, SF Jazz, the San Francisco Symphony, and more. For more information, visit https://www.cais.org/about-us/employment and the CAIS Lower School Website. TO APPLY CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact: Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to lower_school_jobs@cais.org, attention Kimberly Kaz. In the subject line please indicate: “Lower School Chinese Teacher.” Please no calls.