Upper School Mandarin Teacher

Division: Upper School

Job Title: PartTime .5 FTE) Upper School Mandarin Teacher

Status: Salaried PartTime .5

Salary: $42000 to $50000

ABOUT POLY

Founded in 1907 Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit coeducational K12 independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as many arts is reflected in the schools ambitious and studentcentered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K12 educational leader Poly develops the unique intellect talents and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence the creative arts the camaraderie of team sports and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students nearly 65 of whom identify as Students of Color are seen heard and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy the love and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower Middle and Upper Schools students faculty and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves each other and our everchanging world.

Within our community of care Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful purposeful lives.

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POSITION PURPOSE: Polytechnic School is looking for an energetic and dynamic parttime Mandarin teacher who above all loves working with Upper School students and values and affirms the unique contributions of each child in the school community. Poly is looking for a teacher who is qualified to teach all levels of Mandarin and believes that all students can reach fluency in Mandarin. This teacher will be joining a world languages department that values collegiality flexibility and embraces cultural and linguistic diversity.

Reporting to the director of the Upper School the successful candidate will take a studentcentered approach to all school work and will use the schools mission to design and support the academic extracurricular social and emotional success of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 2 courses to Upper School students;
• Collaborate with other members of the world languages department to prepare course materials including syllabi homework assignments assessments and supplementary materials;
• Administration and evaluation of class work assignments and assessments;
• Preparation and maintenance of student attendance records grades comments and other required records;
• Plan evaluate and revise curricula course content course materials and methods of instruction;
• Provide assistance and advice to students during designated free periods;
• Collaborate with members of the world languages department the Upper School faculty and the entire K12 community;
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity equity and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within world languages education;
• Be available to parents students administration and colleagues outside the school day when needed;
• Willingly take on other duties as needed.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines as well as a diverse array of contacts.
• Work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climatecontrolled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Salary:Polytechnic School is committed to attracting and retaining talented dedicated employees through a competitive compensation plan that is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: A full benefits package includes medical dental and vision coverage and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals Poly will recruit hire train and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity genetic information sexual orientation (including heterosexuality homosexuality and bisexuality) national origin ancestry citizenship status uniformed service member status marital status pregnancy age medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual) or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection job assignment compensation discipline termination and access to benefits and training.

• BA/BS degree. Advanced degree(s) preferred;

• Mandarin teaching experience or relevant industry experience;

• Ability to teach different courses and levels of Mandarin and a willingness to shift courses from year to year depending on the needs of the department and the school;

• Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities;

• Ability to use effective classroom management techniques;

• Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes;

• Ability to work collaboratively with students parents faculty and staff on a regular basis.