Program Manager Preparation, Response, Engagement and Practice

Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Michigan University seeks a teaching partner to study math curriculum, observe current instruction, and co-plan with teachers and administrators in Kalamazoo. The role centers on elementary math, Shanghai-style methods, and collaboration with school staff.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, five years of experience, Chinese language proficiency, and knowledge of U.S. and Chinese teaching methods. A master’s from China is preferred; position ends May 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Chinese language proficiency and cultural experience.
• Experience with teaching methods used in China or Taiwan.
• Knowledge of the educational system and classroom teaching methods in the U.S. and China.
• Proficiency in using English to teach elementary mathematics.
• Ability to utilize teaching materials and research literature in both Chinese and English.
• Experience with research and evaluation.
• Qualified to obtain a teaching permit in order to demonstrate teaching in a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed lesson plans, exercises, and testing items for elementary mathematics.
• Demonstrates math teaching using the principles of Shanghai math and other best practices in assigned elementary school.
• Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with administrators and teachers.
• Engages in preparation and actives for future dissemination.
• Generates weekly reports.

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

English instruction

Teaching materials & literature (CN &|

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in China

Job description

General Summary

Serves as a teaching partner who studies math curriculum, observing current math instructions and teaching. Jointly operationalizes a plan with teachers and administrators within the assigned school.

Major Duties

• Develops detailed lesson plans, exercises, and testing items for elementary mathematics.
• Demonstrates math teaching using the principles of “Shanghai math” and other best practices in assigned elementary school.
• Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with administrators and teachers.
• Engages in preparation and actives for future dissemination.
• Generates weekly reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Chinese language proficiency and cultural experience.
• Experience with teaching methods used in China or Taiwan.
• Knowledge of the educational system and classroom teaching methods in the U.S. and China.
• Proficiency in using English to teach elementary mathematics.
• Ability to utilize teaching materials and research literature in both Chinese and English.
• Experience with research and evaluation.
• Qualified to obtain a teaching permit in order to demonstrate teaching in a classroom.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in China.

Additional Position Information

• Terminal position through May 31, 2027, with the potential to be renewed,pending approval of program funding.