Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School · 6 days ago
SY 26-27 Chinese Lead Teacher (Grades PK3-5th)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expWashington Yu Ying Public Charter School is seeking passionate and experienced Chinese Lead Teachers to inspire and guide students through an immersive language learning journey. The role involves implementing the IB PYP curriculum in Chinese, designing transdisciplinary units, and fostering a positive classroom culture while collaborating with colleagues and engaging with families.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Implement grade appropriate IB PYP curriculum (Chinese literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Science)
Lead the implementation of the IB units of inquiry through Chinese language, ensuring alignment with programme standards and school priorities
Design, plan, and deliver transdisciplinary units that integrate Chinese learning within the IB framework
Ensure a focus on conceptual understanding to support students in developing, extending, and transferring their ideas across contexts
Utilize current IB resources and guidance, and regularly review and refine the implementation of the Chinese programme based on IB expectations
Collaborate with colleagues to design, plan, assess, and moderate learning experiences within the IB programme
Use local and global contexts to establish relevance and authenticity in Chinese learning experiences
Promote effective relationships and purposeful collaboration among teachers to create a positive and dynamic learning community
Establish a positive classroom culture
Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas
Communicate and work effectively with families
Work positively and collaboratively as a member of a grade level team
Maintain active supervision of students at all times, including during instruction, transitions, arrival/dismissal, recess, lunch, and any school-sponsored activities; students must never be left unattended
Ensure student safety by proactively monitoring environments and behaviors, enforcing school safety expectations, and intervening immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
Respond promptly to student injuries or medical concerns by following all school protocols, seeking appropriate assistance, and ensuring the student’s immediate well-being
Accurately document and report all injuries and safety incidents in accordance with school procedures and timelines, including notifying designated staff and families as required
Implement all special education plans with fidelity, including IEPs, 504 Plans, and documented accommodations and modifications
Participate consistently and professionally in required special education meetings, including IEP meetings, progress reviews, and collaborative planning sessions
Provide scaffolded and differentiated instruction to ensure all students
Apply the Whole Child Model by addressing students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being, and by collaborating with families and support staff to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
Support and promote the IB mission and learner profile by modeling IB values, contributing to a positive school culture, and reinforcing internationally minded practices in daily interactions
Establish a positive classroom culture
Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required
One year of experience as a lead classroom Teacher or Chinese Teaching Fellow at Washington Yu Ying minimum required
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred
Benefits
10 Personal/Sick
1 Milestone Day per year of employment
11 Federal Holidays
Chinese New Year
DC Emancipation Day
Comprehensive Healthcare option
Dependent Coverage
FSA/HSA Options
100% Company Covered Life Insurance Option
Short & Long term Disability Insurance
Fully covered Dental Coverage
Public Transit Assistance
Staff Preference Enrollment in Yu Ying
On-Site Daycare (Ages 3 months - 4 years old)
Professional Development Opportunities
Annual Bonus/Stipend Opportunities/Monetary Rewards
3% 401K Match after 1 year of employment
Company
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School
From day one, when Yu Ying opened our doors to the first 130 students, we were the only public or private school of our kind in the Washington, D.C.
51-200 employees
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