Mandarin Teacher 25-26 SY

BASIS Jack Lewis Jr Campus is seeking an elementary Mandarin Teacher to join our bright passionate team!

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Position Summary

Subject Expert Teachers (SETs) are able to focus their teaching on a specific subject rather than preparing lessons for several subjects every day. They work collaboratively with the Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) to cultivate a joyful learning culture where hard work is celebrated and where intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary student outcomes. As a Subject Expert Teacher your primary responsibility is to develop engaging contentrich subject specific lesson plans aligned with BASIS curriculum standards.

MANDARIN COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a course in Mandarin Chinese that is designed for 1st grade students. In this course students will develop listening speaking reading and writing skills using simplified characters. Students will increase their capacity for creative thinking and problemsolving skills and gain an appreciation of other cultures and a deeper understanding of their own culture. The class will be taught through essential reallife themes and topics that concern students personal lives and their immediate environment such as family school and community. The course will use innovative ideas and a range of engaging strategies to teach younger children Chinese such as coloring pictures games music storytelling and hands on activities to captivate interest levels and keep up the motivation to learn Chinese. Students will also be introduced to the social and cultural aspects of the language to prepare students to function in the real world in a culturally appropriate manner.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing and facilitating subject and grade specific lesson plans
• Providing subject instruction on a higher level than gradestandard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students
• Implementing the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students education is internationally competitive
• Managing student behavior to foster academic achievement personal responsibility intellect individuality and respect in all students
• Participating in extracurricular programs such as clubs and sports
• Substituting/ duty coverage as needed
• Occasionally represent BASIS Ed Texas at designated school wide community events outside of typical school hours
• Supervising individual students and/or groups of students
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Qualifications:

• Eligible for hire in Texas Public Schools
• Has deep knowledge of subject taught
• Ability to differentiate instruction
• Ability to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Able to engage students in rigorous content and wellplanned wellpaced lessons
• Has excitement joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set

Required Education: Bachelors degree in Mandarin or related subject from an accredited college or university. Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Public Safety (DPS) clearance.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Mandarin or related subject.

Preferred Experience: 2 years teaching/education experience

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Job Information:

Benefits and Salary: Starting Teacher Salary is negotiable dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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