Job Opportunities

The Linden Public School District is looking for a full-time teacher of Chinese starting in September 2008.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and a resume to A. Paternostro, Supervisor of World Languages, Bilingual/ESL, at apaternostro@linden.k12.nj.us 

Please contact Kathy White at kwhite@choate.edu

Job Opportunity in Wallingford, Connecticut
Choate Rosemary Hall is seeking applications for a Chinese teacher for the 2008-09 academic year. Successful candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor?s Degree in their teaching discipline. Teaching experience and a graduate degree in the field preferred. Applicants should anticipate contributing to residential life, coaching, and/or other extracurricular activities.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, copy of transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation along with the faculty application available on the Choate web site (under "Academics") to:

Kathy White
Assistant to the Dean of Faculty
Choate Rosemary Hall
333 Christian St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
E-mail: kwhite@choate.edu

More info on Choate Rosemary Hall http://www.choate.edu/aboutchoate/employment.asp

Job Opportunity in Hyde Park, Massachusetts

High School Mandarin Teacher

The Academy of the Pacific Rim is seeking a Mandarin Chinese teacher for an opening beginning in January, and ending 6/30/2008, with a possibility of employment in the 2008-2009 school year. Working at the Academy requires a commitment to urban education, to our mission and values, and ensuring the success of all of our students. It also means being a part of an institution that is having a positive effect on the lives of urban youth, and feeling the reward that comes from guiding students on the path to college and future success.

Responsibilities:
 
* Model and instill in students the values of the school
* Teach 2 classes of 10th grade Mandarin and 2 classes of 11th grade Mandarin
* Be at school from 7:30-4:15 daily, with faculty meetings until 5:30pm on Wednesdays
* Tutor three times per week in our extended day program
* Communicate regularly with families regarding students’ progress
* Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to ensure the success of each student
* Uphold and support all school policies and procedures
* Continue to work to improve their craft
* Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to continually reflect on and improve the school

Qualifications:
 
* Bachelor’s Degree, at minimum.
* At least two years full-time classroom experience preferred
* The belief that all students can learn and go to college
* The commitment to ensure each student’s success

Please email resume and cover letter to:
Jenne Colasacco
High School Principal
Email: jcolasacco@pacrim.org
Fax:     617-361-0045

 

Please contact Angela Fritsen at fritsena@esdallas.org

The Episcopal School of Dallas, a co-educational college preparatory school located in Dallas, Texas, has an opening for a Mandarin Chinese teacher for the 2008-2009 academic year. Candidates must be fluent in both Chinese and English and must demonstrate expertise in curriculum development and delivery of instruction to students in grades 8-12. Since the Episcopal School’s Chinese program is in its incipient stages, the Chinese instructor will have the opportunity to build a program from Chinese I through the Advanced Placement level. Daily collaboration with teaching colleagues and ongoing professional development will be required.

The position is open until filled.

Please see the employment link at www.esdallas.org or contact Angela Fritsen, Chair of Foreign Languages, at fritsena@esdallas.org


 

1/22/2008

Job Opportunity in New York

Please contact Lillian Brash at lbrash@spenceschool .org  

The Spence School

Chinese Teacher
P/T with Benefits

Independent Girls' School in New York City seeks Part-Time teacher of Mandarin for program in Gr. 3, 4 and Gr. 7-11 for September 2008.

Requirements:

Native or near native fluency in Mandarin and good command of English; experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Mandarin, preferably at the elementary and secondary level in the U.S. College degree required; MA desirable.

Resume and cover letter should be sent directly to:

Lillian Brash
Assistant to the Academic Dean
The Spence School
22 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
E-mail: lbrash@spenceschool .org.  

1/1/2008

K-2 Chinese (Mandarin) Immersion Teachers
 

LOCATION:
Hadley/Amherst area of western Massachusetts (Pioneer Valley, 5-College area)

TYPE OF POSITION:
Full time with benefits, for 2008-2009 school year with possible start dates in Spring or Summer 2008.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be fluent (native or near native proficiency) in Mandarin Chinese; have a BS degree;and hold a current MA K-6 teaching license (or be
eligible for a MA K-6 teaching license). Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with grades K-2 preferred. We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative individuals who will communicate well with parents, staff and teachers in the school. Must have the skills to work in a small school as a team member committed to building and promoting the school's Mandarin Chinese Immersion program.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
January 31, 2008 or until positions are filled.
 
CONTACT:

 Principal
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
7 Pomeroy Lane, Units 6-8
Amherst, MA 01002
Email: info@pvcics.org
ax: 413-253-7239,Phone: 413-253-0216.
Web: www.pvcics.org

12/29/07
 

High School Chinese Teacher for 2008-2009 School Year

Description: Park Hill School District at Kansas City in Missouri is seeking applicants for High School Chinese teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Must be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate. Please apply at www.parkhill.k12.mo.us. Click on “Working in Park Hill,” and then click on “Job Opportunities.”

Certification Area: K-12 Foreign Language

To Apply: Human Resource- District Office, 7703 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64153, TEL: 816-359-4040 FAX: 816-359-4040

12/29/07

 

Mandarin Teacher for Charter Middle School and High School

Mare Island Technology Academy (MIT) at Vallejo in California is seeking a Mandarin Instructor to further develop the newest addition to its World Languages curriculum. The ideal candidate will embrace the school’s mission of high-tech, high expectations, project-based learning and:

ß ò Motivate Middle School and High School students for success in mastering Mandarin
ß ò Prepare Middle School and High School students for the required college course sequence (Chinese 120-220 at Diablo Valley College) that
               students are required to attend after passing the High School level Mandarin courses taught at MIT Academy
ß ò Coordinate student support with the Mandarin Coach whose job it is to support struggling students
ß ò Incorporate Language Lab and online supplemental material into the curriculum (MIT Academy is a 1:1 student to computer ratio environment in
              every classroom)
ß ò Plan Field Trips to further the students’ appreciation of the Chinese culture
ß ò Support the school culture based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual students, and development of
            responsible citizenship.

Minimum qualifications:

1) Bachelor’s degree;
2) Experience working with middle and/or high school age students;
3) Passion for creating a world class Mandarin language program at MIT Academy.

How to apply:

Please submit the following documents to Brenda Franks at via e-mail, bfranks@mitacademy.org, or fax: (707) 643-1454.
• Cover letter
• Resume or vita
• Three professional letters of reference
• Three student letters of reference
• MIT Academy Application for Employment (downloadable at http://www.mitacademy.org/careers.htm)
 

11/13/2007

                           Episcopal Academy (PA) seeks Chinese Coordinator/Teacher

Chinese Culture and Language Education Coordinator/Teacher

The Episcopal Academy in Merion, PA is seeking a highly-qualified Chinese Culture & Language Education Coordinator/Teacher for our new Chinese Language Program. Coordinator/Teacher will be responsible for providing overall leadership in developing the Program; designing the curriculum; supervising, training and evaluating Chinese Teachers; educating students in Chinese language and culture. F-T & standard benefits. Candidate must have Masters’ Degree in Linguistics, Translation or Education and at least 3 years of experience as a Chinese language teacher for native English students. Must also have proven experience in the development and implementation of successful Chinese language programs, including travel abroad immersion programs. Fluency in written & spoken Mandarin and English required. Send 2 hardcopies of resume to Mindy Hong, Academic Dean, The Episcopal Academy, 376 North Latches Lane, Merion, PA, 19066.

Please respond to KRhym@cozen.com