Chinese Language Arts Teacher

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an </span><strong>International Baccalaureate </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">curriculum, </span><strong>advanced language learning</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture </span><strong>focused on</strong> <strong>student agency </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">supported by 1:1 technology.</span></p></div><p>Chinese Language Arts Teacher for District of Columbia International School to work at our Washington DC loc. Teach Chinese to diverse learners through rel immersion methods. Plan middle school curriculum (grades 6-8) w/ IB DP Language curriculum framework, IB MYP/DP + Chinese language immersion. Advise students + teach advisory class via advisory curriculum + support instructional program. Ability to work in intense, high-performing charter school, maximize student engagement/learning, accept/implement feedback, + continue professional development. Collaborate w/ gen & special educators, coordinators & leadership. High degree of communication through various mediums with parents & students. Lead/participate in cultural activities for faculty + students. Implement 1:1 Chromebook technology program. Occ eve + wknd hrs. May undergo background checks.  Salary $63,113 per year. Must have Bachelors degree in Chinese,  Education, or related field. Must hold (or be eligible for) appropriate state certification. Must have ability to plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies Also requires fluency in Chinese (Mandarin). Apply at <a href="https://dcinternationalschool.org/" target="_blank">https://dcinternationalschool.org/</a>.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.  </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work</span><strong>.</strong></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.</span></em></p></div>