Chinese Substitute Teacher

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School seeks a Chinese Substitute Teacher for the In-house role. This part-time position (0-20 hours weekly) covers regular teachers’ plans, from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, at our Washington, DC campus. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with strong Mandarin language skills highly preferred and IB PYP familiarity a plus.

Prior classroom experience is desired. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, maintaining a supportive classroom, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; education degree preferred.
• Native-level Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred.
• 1 year of classroom teaching experience preferred; elementary/early childhood experience valued.
• Familiarity with IB Primary Years Program framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons per the substitute teacher's plan.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and follow school policies.
• Collaborate with campus principals and teaching staff to support students.
• Supervise students during the scheduled school day and manage classes as assigned.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Bachelor's degree

IB PYP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Title: Chinese Substitute Teacher
Department: Education
FLSA Status: Part-Time (0-20 hours per week)
Reports to: Early Years and Elementary Campus Principals
Work Schedule: 8am - 4pm, Monday-Friday
Compensation: $25/hour

Company Overview

The Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, achieving high levels of academic and organizational success. Our diverse and inclusive community reaches far beyond the walls of our building. Here at Yu Ying our teachers, staff and families are collaborators, who together, are raising the next generation of culturally fluent and well-rounded global citizens.

Position Overview

The In-house Substitute Teacher carries out regular teacher’s lesson plans while the regular teacher is absent. During a prolonged absence of the regular teacher, the In-house Substitute Teacher is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description. The In-house Substitute Teacher will also comply with other school operation procedures accordingly and may take on additional responsibilities as requested by the school.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as classroom teacher for assigned grade level(s). Develop curricula and teach subjects, including but not limited to: reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
• Follow the absent teacher’s written lesson plans. Consult with the Assistant Principal and/or appropriate personnel to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Maintain a supportive classroom environment following the structures in place to support students, e.g. Morning Meetings, Brain Smart Start, and restorative circles.
• Implement effective classroom management procedures. Maintain high standards and uphold the student code of conduct.
• Vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles and stimulate student interest.
• Communicate academic and behavioral objectives to parents
• Supervise non-classroom duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Consult with the teaching team and teaching team partner on effective methods of classroom management.
• Implement the school wide culture system in the classroom along with the discipline policy to effectively handle student behaviors.
• Perform other specific job related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred.
• Native-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred
• 1 year of experience as a classroom teacher preferred. Early childhood and/or elementary experience with 2+ years preferred.
• Familiarity with IB Primary Years Program framework and inquiry-based teaching methods preferred.

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodation(s) can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall:

• Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull or push equipment and/or student(s).
• Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls.

Environmental Demands

The environmental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace with a high level of noises at times.

* Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols and this job description/agreement and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description/agreement.

As set forth in Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.