Secondary Mandarin Teacher

Job Summary

Stamford American International School invites applications from interested and fully-qualified individuals for the following open position(s). To be considered for the open position(s), the duly completed Job Application form, a copy of your resume and all relevant educational certificates and transcripts/marksheets must be submitted to [email protected].

Teaching

• To teach Secondary School Mandarin classes (Grades 6-12)
• To work with students who are on a learning accommodation plan and/or require an additional support teacher in class
• To work with EAL mainstream students
• To demonstrate through collaboration, planning, and teaching, the IB and MYP framework of concepts within contexts, and inquiry-based learning that is balanced with specific skills of ‘how to learn’, leading learning towards the IB vision and the aims of individual subject areas
• To use and refer to the ACTFL standards in the curriculum and in teaching and learning
• To work and collaborate with teachers from other departments to enrich curriculum and student learning
• To differentiate and target learning to students’ needs and aptitude levels
• To be culturally and linguistically responsive and proactive

Relationships

•  To develop trusting and effective relationships with the all the children in the class and their parents
• To establish supportive, collaborative and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
• To become a positive presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community

Educational Role

• To develop and execute the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities
• To be a pastoral advisor, being responsible for the holistic academic and social-emotional well-being of these students, and in the case of grades 11 and 12, act in a formal CAS Advisor capacity
• To maintain a well-organized and stimulating learning environment
• To build pedagogical practices around understanding the EAL learner, the importance of differentiation, and the essential aspects of peer observation and feedback
• To develop planning which emphasizes connections among curriculum areas and explicitly focuses on transdisciplinary skills and the essential elements of MYP, and/or DP and AP programs as needed
• To utilize the “Approaches to Learning” expectations per the International Baccalaureate
• To plan collaboratively for student learning, and develop significant units of inquiry to be explored in depth
• To implement accurate assessment through the collaborative pre-planning and moderation processes
• To demonstrate a willingness to analyze data that inform teaching and learning
• To develop a practice that accommodates a range of ability levels and learning styles
• To establish effective home/school communication, providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
• To participate fully in appropriate training in the various programs and initiatives at Stamford
• To demonstrate an understanding of and taking responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy
• To work in a collegial and professional manner with peers that demonstrates respect, being prepared and on time,  and adhere to the school wide meeting norms and team essential agreements
• To ensure the documentation of curricula units and lesson plans on the platform and within the timelines set forth by the administration
• To use learning technologies to enhance learning
• To support other aspects of the IBO programs (ex: Supervise Extended Essays and/or Personal Projects) as directed

Extended Professional Role

• To understand and implement the expectations and policies established by Cognita and Stamford
• To participate in professional duties as necessary outside of the scope of the school day (e.g. Field Studies trips, professional development on weekends as needed, and after school meetings as required)
• To supervise duties at break/lunch and/or other unstructured times
• To lead/coach an after school CCA (co-curricular activity) from 3:45-4:30 pm once a week
• To ensure that students are safe and secure at all times, and abide by the child safeguarding expectations of the school
• To assist in internal sub coverage according to department needs
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management Team
• To teach any classes as deemed necessary

Parents

• To coordinate parent meetings where appropriate (organize translation if need be) to review a students’ progress
• To coordinate efforts of parents to assist with classroom volunteering duties or on excursions

Position Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in working with students as a full time Mandarin classroom teacher with relevant qualifications
• Have sound knowledge of development for students age 12 to 18
•  Knowledge of the MYP/DP/AP curriculum will be advantageous
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Advisory experience preferred
•  Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skill
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Proficient in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or in teaching Chinese/English as a second language or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required