2025-26 Grade 6 Math (English) and Chinese Immersion Lang Arts/Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Foreign Language Teacher for an immersion program. This role offers the opportunity to inspire middle school students through engaging lesson plans and innovative teaching methods. Candidates should possess native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, along with a strong educational background. The position emphasizes collaboration with staff and effective communication with parents, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Join a forward-thinking team committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is essential.
• Experience in immersion teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans tailored for middle school students.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Fluency in English

Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology

Lesson planning

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Minnesota K-6 Elementary Education license

K-12 Chinese Teacher license

Tools

Schoology

Computer and classroom technology

Job description

Position Type:
Secondary Teaching/Foreign Language/Immersion-Chinese

Date Posted:
4/17/2025

Location:
Minnetonka Middle School East (MME)

Date Available:
2025-26 School Year

Qualifications:
1. Minnesota K-6 Elementary Education or K-12 Chinese and 5-8 or 5-12 Social Studies Teacher licenses.
2. Native or near native fluency in Mandarin Chinese (we use the InterviewIQ language assessment tool and require a "Superior" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines)
3. Native or near native fluency in English.
4. Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.

Compensation:
Click here to view the 2024-25 teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Mandarin Chinese. ("Superior" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).
2. Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
3. Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program at a middle school level (Grade 6 to Grade 8).
4. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil at a middle school level (Grade 6 to Grade 8).
5. Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences for middle school students (Grade 6 to Grade 8).
6. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
7. Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
8. Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
9. Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
10. Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
11. Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, PLC's, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
12. Integration of technology into instruction.
13. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
2. Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
3. Respond in emergency situations.
4. Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
5. May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
6. May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills:
1. Demonstrated successful experience in an immersion program preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
4. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
5. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
6. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
7. Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hiring Administrators:
Anjie Flowers, General Counsel and Executive Director of Human Resources
Pete Dymit, Principal

Application Procedure:

External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants:
Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts

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