Mandarin Middle School Language Elective Teacher

Lansingschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing School District is seeking a Mandarin Chinese World Language Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction across PreK-12 in a diverse urban setting. This role emphasizes safe, inclusive classrooms and collaboration with students, families, and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan world language endorsement, a valid teaching certificate, and experience in urban education, with a passion for language and cultural expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in language education or related field.
• Michigan world language endorsement and valid teacher certificate.
• Experience teaching in urban settings.
• Ability to use data to differentiate instruction.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive classrooms and effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mandarin Chinese language instruction of world-class quality.
• Create safe, nurturing classrooms where students can learn and participate.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and students to support learning goals.
• Incorporate feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and PD to improve instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Lansing School District mission.

Skills

Passion for language

Data-driven instruction

Relationship building

Urban teaching experience

Differentiated instruction

Instructional technology usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in language education

Tools

Instructional technology usage

Job description

Lansing School District is seeking a Mandarin Chinese World Language Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction across PreK-12 in a diverse urban setting. This role emphasizes safe, inclusive classrooms and collaboration with students, families, and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan world language endorsement, a valid teaching certificate, and experience in urban education, with a passion for language and cultural expertise.