Middle School Mandarin Language Elective Teacher

Jobless; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing School District in Lansing, MI is seeking a Mandarin Chinese World Language Teacher to provide high-quality language instruction across PreK-12 students, fostering engaging classrooms where learners collaborate toward shared goals.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in language education and, ideally, a Michigan world language endorsement, with urban teaching experience preferred to support district equity and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in language education or related field.
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values.
• Preferred: Michigan world language endorsement and urban teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of specific language and culture.
• Provide world-class instruction.
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction.
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions.
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Skills

World language instruction

Urban teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in language education

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a World Language Teacher. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class language instruction and experience throughout their time in the District. Our teachers must also work to build safe, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

We are open to a variety of language teachers (Spanish, French, Japanese, ASL, Anishinaabemowin, etc.)!

For this role, we are only looking for a teacher than can teach Mandarin Chinese Language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in language education or related field
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with world language endorsement (i.e. FA, FB, FC, FC, FF, FG, FH, FJ, FK, FL, FN, FR, FS)
• Previous successful teaching experience in urban setting

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of specific language and culture
• Provide world-class instruction
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
• Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
• Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.