Afternoon K-3rd Grade Mandarin Immersion Teacher

Cambridge-Ellis School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,660 - 50,710; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching Program

Opportunity for additional hours

Professional growth support

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Head Teacher for our new School Age Mandarin Program. The ideal candidate is a fluent Mandarin speaker with strong English skills, responsible for creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for children in this after-school role from 12:30-6:15 pm, Monday to Friday. Competitive compensation and additional opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin speaker required.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement room design and setup for the program.
• Supervise activities promoting children's development.
• Collaborate in staff meetings.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Strong conversational and written English

Experience working with young learners

Curriculum development

Job description

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The Cambridge-Ellis School, Cambridge, MA is seeking a Head Teacher for our new School Age Mandarin Program! The ideal candidate is a fluent Mandarin speaker and has strong conversational and written English skills, as well as experience working with young learners and developing innovative curriculum. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in collaborating with school leadership to design new programming. Please note that this is an after-school role from 12:30 (or 1 pm)-6:15 pm, Monday-Friday.

School Age Program Description:

The school-age Mandarin programming will follow a project-based model where children work collaboratively in the target language on large-scale projects that interest them, bringing in cultural and local community components and connections, as well as providing opportunities for DEI learning and activism. Mini lessons will target specific language learning, and support beginning literacy skills. Children will have regular opportunities for outdoor play, art, cooking, music, and movement.

Up to 8 children in the Kindergarten-1st Grade group. (M/W/F)

Up to 10 children in the 1st-3rd Grade group. (T/Th)

1 Head Teacher, with floating teacher support available (shared with preschool language program)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of room design, set up, curriculum planning, and documentation (1 hour provided daily for planning, documentation, and other preparation needs)
• Provide and supervise activities that promote healthy social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child
• Engage collaboratively in staff meetings and with other teachers
• Assist with bus pick ups as needed for children attending the Language Program
• Create, in collaboration with the students, an End of Year portfolio highlighting their development and learning
• Design and Implementing project-based curriculum targeted toward student interests
• Differentiate instruction for a multi-age and multi-level language classroom
• Support the creation of a positive, fun, immersive language learning environment

Compensation:

• $45,660-50,710 per school year (10 months)
• Please note that this is an hourly equivalent of $35-40/hour
• Opportunity for additional hours and compensation if desired through subbing and/or teaching in our Summer Program
• 401K Matching Program

Work Hours:

• Mon-Fri from 12:30 (or 1 pm) -6:15pm
• Mondays from 7-8pm for staff meetings (via zoom)
• Participate in out of school hours and events as described in the Employee Handbook

Our Community:

• We believe that a child’s work is play; We offer a child centered approach with an emphasis on emergent curriculum
• We believe that the school’s foundation is its highly trained teachers and staff, innovative curriculum, commitment to parent involvement, and dedication to a diverse community
• We strive for an unwavering commitment to the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice; We acknowledge that we are a work in progress and that seeking equity is ongoing work
• We believe that a strong connection with nature and outdoor learning are essential components of a child’s development and building blocks of our social justice work

CES is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited school serving children ages 2-6 years old. We provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment through emergent curriculum planning and by using an inquiry-based approach for teaching and learning. Our unique after-school Language Program offers mixed-age immersion language classes in Mandarin, French, or Spanish for preschoolers ages 3-6.

The Cambridge-Ellis School community intentionally and continuously fosters an environment in which children of all backgrounds, abilities, and interests can learn and thrive. We are firmly committed to anti-racist education, examining our assumptions and biases, and actively cultivating a sense of belonging.

We can only achieve this if all children and adults feel affirmed and accepted for their various identities. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. We offer a professional work environment dedicated to working with young children and their families, and we support continuous professional growth.

CES offers a competitive and generous compensation package. Our school year runs from September through early June. Teachers have the opportunity to work in our summer program in addition to the school year, which offers a full day language immersion program.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of the Language Program Director, Elisabeth Guenette ([e-mail]).

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