Chinese Substitute Teacher/Teaching Associate

Chinese American International School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Chinese American International School in San Francisco seeks on-call Substitute Teachers/Teaching Associates for K–5th grade. Positions are part-time and bilingual English/Mandarin preferred, with responsibilities including following lesson plans, supporting Chinese language development, and step-in as Teacher when needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (education or related field) or 2+ years of teaching experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the school’s mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field (or equivalent teaching experience)
• Experience in education and classroom settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in diverse environments
• Experience working with diverse communities and cultures
• Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives
• Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance
• Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance & background clearance by DOJ/FBI

Responsibilities

• Provide essential learning support to aid in students’ Chinese language development
• Follow teachers' lesson plans to ensure grade-appropriate curriculum continuity
• Assist Teaching Associates in the classroom during Teacher absence or take on Teacher role with Teaching Associate assisting
• Demonstrate teaching competence and maintain a professional demeanor and integrity
• Support the educational program by engaging students and enforcing classroom expectations
• Supervise children in classroom, on the playground, and during lunch
• Create a positive classroom community where all children feel respected and valued
• Encourage interest in Chinese culture and communications with teachers and students

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual - English/Mandarin

Teaching/education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The SchoolThe Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent, PreK-8th grade school in San Francisco, CA. CAIS was founded in 1981 with an enrollment of just ten students; CAIS now enrolls nearly 550 students from PreK through 8th grade. CAIS's commitment to dual language and dual culture education, international mindedness and diversity of every sort has remained at the core of our vision and educational program. We are proud of our leading role in preparing culturally sensitive, globally literate young people with a high level of proficiency in Chinese for the world that awaits them.The PositionSubstitute Teacher/Teaching Associate. We are looking to fill multiple Substitute openings which are part-time (on-call, as needed) positions. We are looking for both English and Chinese speaking Substitutes, for grades K through 5th grade, who are interested in stepping in as a Teaching Associate or Teacher on an as needed basis.Main areas of focus and responsibility:Provide essential learning support to aid in students’ Chinese language developmentFollow Teacher's lesson plans to ensure students are continuing with grade appropriate curriculum.Assist Teaching Associates in the classroom, while they are taking on the Teacher role, during Teacher's absence -OR- Take on the Teacher role, with the Teaching Associate assisting in the classroom, during the Teacher's absence.Demonstrate teaching competence, an affirming attitude toward the school, a willingness to accept positive criticism, and a professional demeanor and integrity.Support the educational program by challenging, supporting and engaging students and meeting academic expectations of the school, discipline, and grade.Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and during lunch.Create a positive classroom community in which all children feel respected and valued.Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.Encourage interest in and knowledge of Chinese culture.Communicate effectively with teachers and students.For Chinese Speaking Substitute Only: Use only Chinese language with students. Exceptions are safety, behavior or emotional issues occurring with a child who is not understanding the Chinese teacher instructions.Qualification:Bachelor's Degree (in education or related field) or 2+ years of teaching experienceExperience in educationExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience working in and with diverse communitiesCommitment to school mission, policies and initiativesTechnical/Computer skills as required for job performanceInitial and continued tuberculosis clearance & background clearance by DOJ and FBIValued but not required qualifications:Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Mandarin with native or near native Mandarin proficiencyCPR and First Aid CertificationExperience teaching in diverse communities