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News Update and
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(For January
Issue, 2013)
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1.0 FTE; Full-time; Regular Contract
Location: Middleton High, Glacier Creek
Middle and Kromrey Middle Schools
**This position will be 0.60 FTE at
Middleton High School and 0.20 FTE at Glacier Creek Middle School and 0.20 FTE
at Kromrey Middle School.**
Qualifications:
•Valid Wisconsin teaching certificate in the
subject area of employment (Mandarin Chinese, grades 7th-12th).
•Minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0
grading system in degree course work.
•Ability to interact in a positive
constructive manner with students, staff and public.
•Teaching diverse student population
(racially, culturally, socioeconomically varied).
•Experience working with middle and high
school students.
Please apply through WECAN (http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/).
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
website ishttp://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/.
[Received
April 24, 2013]
Overview
Mandarin immersion public charter school in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks
experienced and dynamic teachers to provide a variety of instructional
techniques to second grade students. Yu Ming Charter School opened Fall 2011 with K-1, and will serve ~200 students in grades
K-3 in School Year 2013-14. We are growing into a K-8 school. Yu Ming is
committed to fostering diversity and developing youth with curiosity,
compassion, strong moral character and responsibility to the community and the
environment.
Job Responsibilities
The teachers will provide a nurturing and growth-minded climate conducive to
organically learning Mandarin Chinese and all standard subjects (e.g. math,
science, social studies, life skills):
· Create and implement an effective, high-quality, rigorous program that builds
bi-literacy skills and multi-cultural appreciation via a variety of
instructional techniques
· Create a classroom learning environment of respect, exploration and
perseverance
· Provide for the individual learning needs of all students
· Establish a culture for learning that is positive, inclusive and challenging
· Develop Chinese immersion curriculum using research-based best practices
which also meets CA state standards
· Work well with a team of Chinese and English speaking members on planning,
professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities
· Communicate with families regarding student progress, ideas and support for
learning
· Assess and monitor each student’s academic and language proficiency growth
using multiple measures, including informal and formal assessments
· Utilize student data to inform classroom practice
Qualifications
· Native or near-native ability in Mandarin Chinese (including understanding
traditional, simplified and pinyin systems) and proficiency in English
· Demonstrated commitment to fostering a dynamic and academically rigorous
education program
· Experience in teaching at the elementary school level and in teaching related
to dual-immersion and Mandarin language development
· Entrepreneurial passion; the ability to thrive in the excitement and
ambiguity of a start-up environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse
group of students, parents and colleagues
· Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
· Legal authorization to work in the United States and credentialed as K-8
teacher in California
Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s degree. Credentialed to teach elementary in California.
Experience preferred
· 2+ years professional teaching experience, preferably in immersion or foreign
language
Compensation and Benefits: Salary commensurate
with experience. Comprehensive benefits package offered for employee and
dependents.
Contact: We are presently accepting cover
letters and resumes at jobs@yumingschool.org. Position will be open until
filled.
Minimum educational
level: Bachelor’s degree. Credentialed to teach elementary in
California.
___________________________________________________________________
THE
HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT
OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES
Professor
/ Associate Professor in Applied Chinese Linguistics / Chinese Literature /
Bilingualism and Communication / Chinese Linguistics / Foreign or Second
Language Education / Translation and Interpreting
(four posts)
One
of the missions of the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is to
promote and develop studies of Chinese in multilingual contexts and studies of
multilingualism in Chinese contexts. It has established a relatively strong
reputation in Applied Chinese Language Studies, and seeks to extend its
strength in areas like Bilingualism (including Translation & Interpreting),
Cross-Cultural Communication and East Asian Studies. Another mission of the
Department is to offer profession-based programmes
that meet the career aspirations of the young adults of Hong Kong and Greater
China. It offers bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes
in Bilingual Corporate Communication, Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Language
Teaching, Speech Therapy, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language,
Translating & Interpreting. It also offers programmes
in Korean/Japanese Business Communication at bachelor and master levels. Within
the Department, there is a Centre for Translation Studies, a Language Testing
Unit, and a Chinese Language Centre which provides training in Chinese language
and Putonghua for the whole university. The Department has over 75 full-time
academic staff members. Please visit the website athttp://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for
more information about the Department.
Duties
The
appointees will be required to:
(a)
engage in teaching and related learning activities at
both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(b)
take an important role in curriculum design and
development;
(c)
undertake scholarly research in his/her area of expertise;
and
(d)
provide administrative support for academic and
departmental affairs, and play an active role in programme
management for further development of the Department’s objectives.
Successful
candidates are expected to undertake academic research in his/her area of
expertise, including but not limited to application for external research
grants and participation in research projects.
Appointees
at Professor level will be expected to provide
academic leadership in his/her area of expertise.
Qualifications
Applicants
should have:
(a)
a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in
Cantonese Linguistics, Chinese Syntax, Applied Psycholingusitics,
Applied Sociolinguistics, Bilingual Corporate Communication, Cross-cultural
Communication, First/Second Language Acquisition, First/Second-Language
Education Pedagogy, Legal Translation, Media Translation, or Interpreting;
(b)
at least ten years’ relevant post-qualification
experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or professional
achievements;
(c)
fluency in English; and
(d)
a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and
professional service.
Preference
will be given to those who have fluency in Chinese (both written and spoken).
[Applicants
who have responded to the previous advertisement of Professor in Bilingualism
and Communication / Chinese Linguistics / Foreign or Second Language Education
/ Translation and Interpreting on 15 January 2013 need not re-apply.]
Remuneration
and Conditions of Service:
A
highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. An appropriate term
will be provided for appointments at Associate Professor and Professor levels. Applicants should state their current and expected
salary in the application.
Application:
Please
submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk;
by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the
application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application
forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded fromhttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm.
Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details of the
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be
found athttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.
THE HONG KONG
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT
OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES
Assistant
Professor / Research Assistant Professor in Applied Chinese Linguistics /
Chinese Literature / Chinese Linguistics (two posts)
One of the missions of the
Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is to promote and develop studies
of Chinese in multilingual contexts and studies of multilingualism in Chinese
contexts. It has established a relatively strong reputation in Applied Chinese
Language Studies, and seeks to extend its strength in areas like Bilingualism
(including Translation & Interpreting), Cross-Cultural Communication and
East Asian Studies. Another mission of the Department is to offer
profession-based programmes that meet the career
aspirations of the young adults of Hong Kong and Greater China. It offers
bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes in
Bilingual Corporate Communication, Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Language
Teaching, Speech Therapy, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language,
Translating & Interpreting. It also offers programmes
in Korean/Japanese Business Communication at bachelor and master levels. Within
the Department, there is a Centre for Translation Studies, a Language Testing
Unit, and a Chinese Language Centre which provides training in Chinese language
and Putonghua for the whole university. The Department has over 75 full-time
academic staff members. Please visit the website athttp://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for
more information about the Department.
Duties
The
appointees will be required to:
(a)
engage in teaching and related learning activities at
both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(b)
take an important role in curriculum design and
development;
(c)
undertake scholarly research in his/her area of
expertise; and
(d)
provide administrative support for academic and
departmental affairs, and play an active role in programme
management for further development of the Department’s objectives.
Successful
candidates are expected to undertake academic research in his/her area of
expertise, including but not limited to application for external research
grants and participation in research projects.
Qualifications
Applicants
should have:
(a)
a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in Speech
Pathology, Speech Therapy, Cantonese Linguistics, Teaching Discipline-specific
Chinese (e.g. Corporate Chinese, Legal Chinese, STEM Chinese), or Classical
Novel/Drama/Poetry (for international students);
(b)
a good record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements;
(c)
the relevant research experience (as supported by
evidence of research projects and outputs). Experience of postdoctoral research
positions will be a plus but not required;
(d)
fluency in English; and
(e)
a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and
professional service.
[Applicants
who have responded to the previous advertisement of Assistant Professor in
Applied Chinese Linguistics / Chinese Literature / Bilingualisum
and Communication / Chinese Language Education / Chinese Linguistics /
Translation and Interpreting on 15 January 2013 need not re-apply.
Remuneration and Conditions of
Service:
A
highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointments
for Assistant Professor will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.
Appointments for Research Assistant Professor (with remuneration package same
as that for an Assistant Professor) will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing
contract for up to three years. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual
agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the
application.
Application:
Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk;
by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the
application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application
forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded fromhttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm.
Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details of the
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be
found athttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.
THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES
Teaching Fellow in Bilingualism and Communication / Translation
and Interpreting (three posts)
One of the missions
of the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is to promote and develop
studies of Chinese in multilingual contexts and studies of multilingualism in
Chinese contexts. It has established a relatively strong reputation in Applied
Chinese Language Studies, and seeks to extend its strength in areas like
Bilingualism (including Translation & Interpreting), Cross-Cultural
Communication and East Asian Studies. Another mission of the Department is to
offer profession-based programmes that meet the
career aspirations of the young adults of Hong Kong and Greater China. It
offers bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes in
Bilingual Corporate Communication, Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Language
Teaching, Speech Therapy, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language,
Translating & Interpreting. It also offers programmes
in Korean/Japanese Business Communication at bachelor and master levels. Within
the Department, there is a Centre for Translation Studies, a Language Testing
Unit, and a Chinese Language Centre which provides training in Chinese language
and Putonghua for the whole university. The Department has over 75 full-time
academic staff members. Please visit the website athttp://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for
more information about the Department.
Duties
The appointees will be required to:
(a) engage in teaching and related
learning activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(b) engage in scholarly activities in
his/her area of expertise; and
(c) undertake administrative duties in
academic and departmental affairs.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a master’s degree or above in a relevant discipline,
preferably with the specialism in Cross-cultural Communication, Language
Studies, Literary Studies, Translation Studies or related fields;
(b) at least three years’ relevant
post-qualification teaching or working experience;
(c) effective classroom teaching
skills; and
(d) a strong commitment to excellence
in teaching and professional service.
For the post in Bilingualism & Communication, preference
will be given to those with working experience in corporate and/or media
communication
Remuneration and
Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Initial appointments will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.
Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should
state their current and expected salary in the application.
Application:
Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk;
by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the
application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application
forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded fromhttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm.
Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details of the
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be
found athttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.
THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES
Clinical Associate in Speech Therapy
One of the missions
of the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is to promote and develop
studies of Chinese in multilingual contexts and studies of multilingualism in
Chinese contexts. It has established a relatively strong reputation in Applied
Chinese Language Studies, and seeks to extend its strength in areas like
Bilingualism (including Translation & Interpreting), Cross-Cultural
Communication and East Asian Studies. Another mission of the Department is to
offer profession-based programmes that meet the
career aspirations of the young adults of Hong Kong and Greater China. It
offers bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes in
Bilingual Corporate Communication, Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Language
Teaching, Speech Therapy, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language,
Translating & Interpreting. It also offers programmes
in Korean/Japanese Business Communication at bachelor and master levels. Within
the Department, there is a Centre for Translation Studies, a Language Testing
Unit, and a Chinese Language Centre which provides training in Chinese language
and Putonghua for the whole university. The Department has over 75 full-time
academic staff members. Please visit the website athttp://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for more information
about the Department.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide speech therapy service to
clients attending treatment and/or assessment programmes
organized by the Department’s Speech Therapy Unit;
(b) provide consultancy service;
(c) assist in conducting research
activities related to his/her clinical specialty;
(d) carry out administrative duties relating
to clinical training and programme operation;
(e) teach and supervise speech therapy
students in their clinical settings;
(f) perform other teaching support
functions such as supervising students in projects and seminars;
(g) conduct talks and training for
professionals working in the fields of speech-language and communication
disorders;
(h) conduct talks and training for
clients and their caretakers; and
(i) perform
any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a bachelor’s degree in Speech
Language Therapy or an equivalent qualification, and be eligible for becoming a
full member of the Hong Kong Association of Speech Therapists;
(b) at least six years of post-qualification speech therapy
clinical or clinical teaching experience, preferably with expertise in specific
area(s) of Speech Therapy and/or a higher degree in a relevant area;
(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and
Chinese, preferably with proficiency in Putonghua on top of Cantonese; and
(d) good interpersonal and
communication skills.
Remuneration and
Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.
Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should
state their current and expected salary in the application.
Application:
Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by
mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing
Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom,
Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate
curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help
speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the
above channels or downloaded fromhttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm. Recruitment will
continue until the position is filled. Details of the University’s Personal
Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found athttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.
LOCATION:
Five College area, Hadley/Amherst, Massachusetts.
TYPE
OF POSITION: Full-time during 2013-2014 school year.
SPECIFIC
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be fluent (native or near native proficiency) in Mandarin Chinese;
have a BS degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (i.e. pass the
appropriate MTEL licensing tests within a year of hire or hold a current MA
elementary and/or secondary teaching license).
Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with elementary (K-5)
preferred.
•Planning, developing and implementing class curriculum compliant with state
standards under the supervision and with the advice of the Principal or
designee.
•Developing and teaching content-based immersion curriculum in core subject
areas including math, science, social studies and Chinese Language Arts.
•Providing direct services to students, consulting with other professionals,
meeting and discussing issues with parents, planning, delivering, and
evaluating instructional outcomes, and conducting the research needed to
perform the essential functions of the position. The direct instruction is
delivered in the classroom and as a field experience. Consultation with
parents, other professionals, and agencies may take place outside the classroom
or school.
•Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development,
curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team which includes
Chinese and English speaking members.
•Assessing and documenting student progress toward curricular goals. Teachers
will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting
best practices in assessment. Teachers will use standardized and internal
testing to assess class performance, suggest adjustments in instructional
language mix, provide a baseline for student achievement, measure individual
growth, highlight areas needing individual attention, and identify areas for
professional development and curriculum enhancement.
•Other
duties as assigned by administration.
We
are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative individuals who will communicate
well with parents, staff and teachers in the school.
Applicants
must have the skills to work in a small school as a member of a team committed
to building and promoting the school’s Mandarin Chinese immersion program.
To
apply, please email a cover letter and resume to info@pvcics.org
Pioneer
Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
Phone: 413-582-7040
Fax: 413-582-7068
Web: www.pvcics.org
PVCICS
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
housing status, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability. We are an equal
opportunity employer.
Boston University’s Department of Modern Languages &
Comparative Literature invites applications for a one-year nonrenewable
position as full-time lecturer in Chinese beginning Fall
2013. Position carries benefits. Responsibilities will include teaching three
courses per semester. Requirements include an MA (at minimum) in Chinese,
second-language acquisition, or a relevant field; native or near-native command
of Chinese and English; commitment to a proficiency-based communicative
curriculum; demonstrated excellence in college-level Chinese language teaching;
familiarity with the North American higher education system; and experience
using technology in the language classroom. Boston University boasts a thriving
community of scholars and teachers of Chinese, East Asian, and world languages,
literatures, and cultures.
Please submit a letter of application, CV, one-page statement of teaching
philosophy, and a link to a teaching video to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2617.
Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted as well.
Teaching DVD’s (if teaching video is not accessible online) or any
recommendation letters that cannot be sent electronically may be sent to
Chinese Lecturer Search, Department of Modern Languages & Comparative
Literature, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
Additional materials will be requested subsequently from top candidates. Preference given to applications received by April 12, 2013.
Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
[Received
March 29, 2013]
Instructor Of Chinese
University Of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
The Department of
Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a
full-time instructor of Chinese for its growing Chinese Flagship program. The
position begins in Fall 2013 and is renewable with satisfactory
teaching outcome and student evaluation. Responsibilities include teaching
Chinese language at all levels, meeting Flagship students for one-on-one
sessions, and developing teaching materials using multi-media technology. The
applicant should possess an M.A. in Chinese linguistics, language pedagogy, or
a related field; native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English; and
at least three years of continuous teaching experience in a Chinese program at
a formal American university level. We seek a colleague who can demonstrate
professional teaching ability, is familiar with ACTFL proficiency guidelines
and has summer intensive Chinese program experience.
Please visit [https://jobs.olemiss.edu/]
to complete an application by uploading a cover letter, a
resume and contact information for three references. Teaching demo and
sample teaching materials developed for courses will be required at a later
stage. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the
position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. The University
of Mississippi is a flagship research-oriented university and an EEO/AA/Title
VI/Title IX, Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.
[Received March 22,
2013]
Lower School Chinese Teaching Associate
San Francisco, CA
Chinese American
International School seeks a
Lower School Chinese Teaching Associate
(full-time, non-exempt position)
www.cais.org
The School
The Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent, PreK-8th
grade school in San Francisco, CA. CAIS was founded in 1981 with an enrollment
of just ten students; CAIS now enrolls nearly 500 students from PreK through 8th grade. CAIS’s commitment to dual language
and dual culture education, international mindedness and diversity of every
sort has remained at the core of our vision and educational program. We are
proud of our leading role in preparing culturally sensitive, globally literate
young people with a high level of proficiency in Chinese for the world that
awaits them. Please see the Learn More section for our full school profile.
The Position
Teaching Associate position is responsible for planning and implementing
developmentally appropriate lessons, assisting teacher with classroom
management and implement teacher’s plans in small group and whole group
lessons.
Main areas of focus and responsibility:
• Assist in the daily operations of the classroom, including correcting papers,
preparing materials and assessing student performance.
• In coordination with the Teacher, plan and implement engaging lessons in
alignment with the curriculum for individual, small and large group
activities.
• Provide for the physical safety of children through anticipation and removal
of hazards, visual observation of children and by appropriately responding to
injuries.
• Support implementation of the teacher’s positive behavioral and social &
emotional learning systems in the classroom and on the playground.
• Support the educational program by challenging, supporting and engaging
students.
• Lead a study hall and perform duties in the Extended Day program.
Specific duties (not limited to):
• Help to create a positive classroom community in which all children feel
valued.
• Use only Chinese language with students. Exceptions are safety, behavior or
emotional issues occurring with a child who is not understanding the Chinese
teacher instructions.
• Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual
consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and
parents.
• Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.
• Assist the teacher in developing a positive intellectual, emotional and
social climate within the classroom.
• Attend meetings after school as necessary, as well as, attend Back to School
Night and assist during the winter or spring performances.
• Substitute for the teacher on days when the teacher is absent from school.
• Communicate verbally with children on a daily basis, occasionally with
parents, and as needed with administrators and colleagues about curriculum,
students and pedagogy.
• Encourage interest in and knowledge of Chinese culture.
• Support teachers in implementing learning experiences that meet the students'
varying needs and interests based upon the intelligent thinking skills of
reasoning, persistence and flexibility.
• Keep current in pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques.
• Personally adhere to and publicly enforce school rules. Report
immediately major student misbehavior to the Lower School Director.
• Manage and student behavior in accordance with best practices.
• Attend faculty and division meetings and required meetings/events (including
before the beginning of, during and after the conclusion of the school year).
• Supervise students on the playground, in the hallway and in the classroom.
• Demonstrate an affirming attitude toward the school, a willingness to accept
positive criticism, a professional demeanor and integrity.
• Maintain a sensitive, cooperative and flexible demeanor in interactions with
others, while respecting confidentiality.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Essential skills and experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual: Mandarin/English
• Desire to develop as an educator
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain patient and empathetic when work with children
• Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives
• Intermediate level technical/computer skills
• Native or near native proficiency in Chinese reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to work with children in small and large groups
• Ability to work collaboratively with a teacher
• Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance
• Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI
• CPR and First Aid Certification
Valued but not required skills and experience:
• Training or experience in elementary classrooms preferred
• Experience working in diverse communities
• College coursework in education
To Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@cais.org. In
subject line please indicate “Teaching Associate.” Please no calls.
Learn More
Visit CAIS’s website www.cais.org and
see below for full “School Profile”.
School Profile
CAIS’s Mission
心怀中华
精益求精
立足世界
Embrace Chinese
Become your best self
Create your place in the world
Background
History—The Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent,
not-for-profit school that has a unique history with deep and firm
philosophical roots. CAIS was founded by a small group of visionary leaders and
educators in 1981 as the first school in the United States dedicated to
Chinese-English dual language immersion and a deep understanding of Chinese
culture. From an enrollment of just ten students in its inaugural year, CAIS
now enrolls over 500 students from pre-kindergarten through grade eight. For
the three decades since its founding, CAIS’s commitment to dual language and
dual culture education, international mindedness and diversity of every sort
has remained at the core of our vision and educational program. Time has borne
out the importance of our founders’ vision; today leaders from all sectors of
society point to the growing importance of Chinese language and culture and of
the values that have characterized CAIS from its inception. We are proud of our
leading role in preparing culturally sensitive, globally literate young people
with a high level of proficiency in Chinese for the world that awaits them.
CAIS Today— This is an exciting time at CAIS. Based on
the collaborative input of a broad group of school stakeholders, we are developing
a long-term strategic vision. The strategic vision follows the development of a
revitalized statement of mission, and includes a multi-year dual language
immersion curriculum project; an array of China focused international exchange,
study and travel opportunities. The CAIS Board of Trustees is deeply engaged in
development and facilities planning work to support the emerging educational
goals of the strategic vision. We are a school on the move.
Educational Program
CAIS is divided into three school divisions; Early Childhood (Pre-K and K),
Lower School (1st -5th grade) and Middle School (6th-8th grade). From Pre-K
through 5th grade CAIS students spend a half day in an immersion setting with a
native Chinese speaking teacher and a half day with an English speaking
teacher. The core subjects of Math, Social Studies and Language Arts are taught
in both languages. Additionally, there are specialist teachers in science,
music, art and PE. CAIS makes an effort to offer a combination of English and
Chinese instruction in special classes, with a particular emphasis on Chinese
art and music. In middle school (grades 6-8) Students study their core classes
of English, Social Studies, Science and Math in English in addition to classes
in Language Arts and Social Studies taught in Chinese. As in the lower grades,
CAIS makes an effort to offer a combination of English and Chinese instruction
in special classes. There is an Auxiliary Program that offers a wide variety of
after school and summer co-curricular programs in both Chinese and English. In
grades five and eight, CAIS students have the opportunity to take part in
exchange and travel programs in Taiwan and Mainland China. In grade seven all
students spend three weeks studying in China and living with local host
families as part of the required educational program. Also beginning in grade
five there are opportunities to participate in interscholastic sports. The
Middle School offers a well developed outdoor education program each year.
Students
CAIS students come from a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, national,
linguistic and family backgrounds. This reflects the school’s commitment to
inclusion which is supported by a generous tuition assistance program. The
common link shared by CAIS students is that their families have deliberately
chosen a school committed to a Chinese-English dual language immersion program
and a deep understanding of Chinese culture. Our teachers frequently remark
that one of the top reasons they enjoy working at CAIS is the support and
involvement of our families in their children’s education.
Faculty and Staff
CAIS has an international faculty that is roughly half native English speaking
and half native Chinese speaking. They come from all over the US and Greater
China and share a commitment to the mission of the school. They must
demonstrate a sincere commitment and sensitivity to working in an environment
where cross cultural issues permeate the daily life of the school. Faculty and
staff members are expected to play active roles in the collaborative planning
and implementation of school initiatives. Each CAIS teacher in the Early
Childhood and Lower School programs is supported by a full-time, dedicated
teaching associate. Administrative support for faculty consists of a Head of School,
an Assistant Head of School who coordinates curriculum and directs the Middle
School, a whole school Director of Chinese Language and Culture Programming,
Division Directors for the Early Childhood and Lower School programs, and a
Middle School Dean of Student Life. Other support for faculty includes a
Student Services Team (counseling, learning and Chinese language support),
teaching specialists in Science, Music, Art and PE, and an
Director of Auxiliary (ie, afterschool and
co-curricular) Programs.
Campus
CAIS is located in the heart of San Francisco in the thriving and centrally
located Hayes Valley neighborhood that is served by bus, streetcar and subway.
We share our urban campus, which includes a gymnasium and three playgrounds,
with the French American International School. In 2009 CAIS opened its own
early childhood facility on a separate site in Hayes Valley just a short walk
from the main campus. The CAIS Board of Trustees is actively engaged in a
facilities planning process in order to insure that the CAIS campus facilities
meet the needs of the developing educational program.
CAIS by Numbers
Founded: 1981
Grades: Pre-K through 8th Grade
Enrollment: 501
Full time classroom teachers: 37
Student-Faculty Ratio: 13.5-1
Operating Budget: $13,00,000.00
Annual fundraising: $1,300,000.0
Tuition: $22,560
Tuition Assistance: $1,700,000
[Received March 22,
2013]
The George Washington University East Asian Languages &
Literatures Assistant Professor Of Chinese Language
And Linguistics
Washington DC
The Dept of East
Asian Languages and Literatures at The George Washington University invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Chinese
Language and Linguistics, to start preferably in Fall
2013. Qualifications: PhD in Chinese language or linguistics or a related
field, native or near native fluency in Chinese and English, and evidence of
excellence in teaching and research. ABD applicants will be considered but must
complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by August 1, 2013. To apply: Complete
the online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/14399 and
upload cover letter, C.V., scholarly work samples, teaching philosophy, sample
course evaluation summaries and sample syllabi. (Those who have made the first
round successfully will be asked to submit transcripts, sample lesson plans,
and a 30-min teaching demo video and should be able to do so immediately upon
request. Three letters of reference will be asked from individuals invited for
campus interviews only.) Contact the Department chair Young-Key
Kim-Renaud kimrenau@gwu.edu for
inquiries. Review of applications will begin on April 26, 2013 and will
continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be
considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
/ Affirmative Action Employer.
[Received March 22,
2013]
Residential Chinese, French, Spanish And
Arabic Teacher
Claremont, CA - Swarthmore, PA - Green Mtn College,
VT
POSITION SUMMARY:
$4,300
Teachers are part of a community that creates an intensive four-week immersion
program for middle and high school students each summer. Located on several
college campuses, Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy™ offers students the
opportunity to study Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, or Spanish with
skilled language educators. Teachers teach the target language, cultures, and
literature via the Middlebury Immersion Methodology. Classes at the Academy are
designed to be task-based, interactive, learner-centered, and experiential for
students. All courses and daily events are conducted in the target language. A
typical teaching load consists of 3 hours of daily language classes. Teachers
are also responsible for conducting an elective class, a project-based language
class. Additional duties include proctoring study hall and participating in
evening activities and weekend programming.
At the Academy, students of five languages learn via a specially designed
Summer Residential Academy Immersion Curriculum. All instructional staff are required to participate in pre-season curriculum
training to understand the educational mission and vision and to master and
implement the immersion curriculum by adopting and practicing the Middlebury
Immersion Methodology. All staff and students adopt the Middlebury Language
Pledge©, modified as needed for the student age group and language level so
that a full immersion environment is created.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and Prepare Responsibilities:
*Participate in pre-season curriculum training lead by the Language Director.
*Plan daily classes following the guidelines stipulated in the Summer
Residential Academy Immersion Curriculum by working with the Language Director
and fellow peers. Sometimes, team teaching is required.
*Plan elective classes that address the Immersion Curriculum guidelines, and
are appealing and age appropriate for the students.
Instruct and Support Student Engagement in Learning Responsibilities:
*Implement the Immersion Curriculum in daily language
classes.
*Teach effective, engaging elective classes.
*Create a positive and safe community for learning.
*Mastery of teaching in target language—create level appropriate lesson plan
with clear objectives and implement it via a student-centered way.
*Include authentic materials in teaching and design effective authentic
materials in teaching and design effective authentic material activities for
learning.
*Include form-based inductive grammar learning activities in the classroom.
Reflect and Adjust Responsibilities:
*Allow class observations and participate in coaching sessions conducted by
Language Director.
*Maintain an open-minded and positive attitude towards Language Director’s
hands-on coaching and make instructional adjustments as needed to ensure
classes are delivered via the Middlebury Immersion Methodology.
Professional Responsibilities:
*Participate in all academy programming.
*Work to continually maintain a high-quality summer Academy through
interaction, participation and visibility throughout the program.
*Maintain and support the Language Pledge.
*Communicate professionally and effectively to parents, students and other
staff.
*Provide meaningful feedback to students.
*Work with other faculty, staff, and site administrators to create a successful
Academy.
*Complete evaluations, reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
*Maintain comprehensive knowledge and utilization of the Academy policies and
procedures to create a safe, supportive, rewarding environment for students and
staff.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
This is a residential position. All employees will be provided room and board.
They will have two full days off during the 4-week session. All employees pay
for their travel to and from program locations. Transportation from local
airport and train station is provided at both the beginning and the end of the
program by MIL. Housing is not provided for family members.
Preseason work and training is required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Current language educators
*Some K-16 teaching experience is required
*World Language teaching experience at the secondary level strongly preferred
Mastery of the target language and culture
Additional Qualifications:
*Formal training in second language acquisition, and/or world language pedagogy
strongly preferred
*Ability to work as a team and maintain open-minded and positive attitude
*Ability to handle difficult moments/situations with patience and
professionalism at all times
*Demonstrated interest in professional development
[Received March 15,
2013]
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher - Mandarin
New York, NY
PS 20, the Anna
Silver School, seeks a highly qualified teacher for our Mandarin-English dual language
program. Our program includes both native Mandarin speakers and native English
speakers who are new learners of Mandarin. There are two classes per grade,
with the two classes taught in a “side-by-side”
model (meaning that the two classes will alternate between a Mandarin-speaking
teacher and an English-speaking teacher every other day.) The curriculum,
regardless of language, follows the curriculum
map for the grade. Instruction must include strong scaffolds for students in
their non-native language. This position is rigorous since the program is only
in its third year. We seek a bilingual teacher who can teach in both
English and Mandarin. For the
2013-2014 year, this teacher will teach 3rd grade.
PS 20 is a wonderful multicultural community located in the trendy Lower East
Side of Manhattan. It serves a high-performing student population through
rigorous instruction combined with enrichment from community-based and
professional organizations. We are proud to boast of
approximately 20 partnerships, ranging from Estee Lauder Cos. to the
National Dance Institute to Rosie’s Theater Kids. You may learn more about our
school athttp://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M020 orwww.ps20m.weebly.com.
Qualifications
New York State Certification in Bilingual/Bicultural Education AND 1-6 General
Education. Reciprocal credentials from other states may be acceptable.
Strong oral and written fluency in both Mandarin and
English
Mastery of immersion instruction, with strong talent in “sheltered” delivery
and scaffolding of subject-area content
Training in balanced literacy.
Job Duties
Instruction of all subject areas in both languages.
Creation of Mandarin-language materials and assessments using simplified
characters and Pinyin.
Creation of extensive curriculum (this will be the first year of 3rd grade at
our school.)
Collaborative planning with the English-language co-teacher
and with grade-team members.
Parent collaboration, including parent activities in the
classroom and guidance in assisting students at home.
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to James Lee, principal,
at jlee1@schools.nyc.gov.
No phone calls please.
[Received March 15,
2013]
Chinese Language Classroom Teacher
Lexington, Kentucky
TITLE: Chinese
Language Classroom Teacher
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
SUPERVISES: Student Teachers and/or Practicum Students (if applicable)
JOB FUNCTION: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will
contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times
designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual
needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate
to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon
request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and
establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to
communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media,
consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs
and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of
education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides
progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking
the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all
necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,
and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law,
district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing
student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of
classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a
fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for
education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or
requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s)
and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job
performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed
while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using
speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)
• Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese Language
LICENSES AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment
Applicants can
apply by visiting www.fcps.net/jobs/
[Received March 8,
2013]
Chinese Teacher
Bloomington, Indiana
Chinese teacher; 1.00 FTE; regular contract; Monroe County
Community School Corporation. Candidates must
hold a valid Indiana certification or teacher's license in Chinese. Start date:
August 5, 2013. 185 Contractual days per school year; salary commensurate with candidates credentials. Benefits package: health, dental,
life insurance and matching annuity.
Apply online
at www.mccsc.edu; Human
Resources; Online Job Postings
[Received March 1]
Middle School Mandarin Teacher, St. Andrew's Episcopal
School, Austin, Texas
Seeking experienced
educator to teach Middle School classes of Mandarin 1 & 2
Qualifications: Native-like fluency, perfect tone control and mastery of
traditional and simplified characters. Must have extensive living experience in
either China or Taiwan and be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Prefer that
candidate have at least three years’ teaching experience, familiarity with U.S.
teaching system and proven success as a teacher, with a Master’s Degree in a
related field such as Foreign Language Education. Candidate needs to have
dynamic personality with a passion for teaching, the ability to work as part of
a cohesive team, good classroom management skills and use immersive and
communicative approach to language teaching, learning and assessment. The role
of advisor is as important to us as that of teacher. A typical full-time
position involves teaching four classes per day, advising, and an additional
duty such as coaching, on-campus supervision, or sponsoring a student
organization. Candidates who contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of
the community are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience
and degrees. Please send C.V. and philosophy of education. Finalists will be
asked to visit the school, observe and teach demo classes with our students if
location allows, or to send a digitally filmed sample of their teaching.
St. Andrew’s is a co-educational Episcopal day school, enrolling approximately
850 students on two campuses in Austin, Texas. The school strives to help young
people achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also
in esthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, and moral decisiveness so that
they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves but also
for their community. St. Andrew’s embraces the Episcopal identity of spiritual
and religious growth integrated into the curriculum and life in the school
community. Daily chapel is held in all grades. For more information about St.
Andrew’s School in Austin, please access our web site: www.sasaustin.org
St. Andrew's employs individuals without regard to race, religion, sex,
national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,
citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or
local law. St. Andrew's is committed to providing equal opportunity in all
personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.
Please enclose resumes (electronic or printed) to:
Michelle Roe
hr@sasaustin.org
[Received March 1]
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
New York, NY
Part-time Mandarin
teacher sought for the 2013-14 academic year. Applicant should possess native
or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, experience in teaching Lower and/or
Middle school, familiarity with technology in the classroom and a good command
of English. Bachelor's degree required.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references by email
to: registrar@brearley.org
No phone calls please.
[Received February
22, 2013]
Lecturer In Chinese
Nashville, TN
The Asian Studies
Program of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee invites applicants for
the position of Lecturer in Chinese language, beginning the fall of 2013.
Candidates for the position should have preferably a Ph.D. in Chinese language
and literature with a major in Chinese classical literature. Candidates will
have extensive experience at all levels in teaching Chinese to native speakers
of English at the university level. Native or near-native fluency in spoken and
written Chinese and an excellent command of English are required. The applicant
must be comfortable working in a team teaching environment, and will work with
the coordinator of the language program and China faculty on materials
development.
This is a one-year appointment,
with the possibility for renewal based on performance and program needs. Please
send a cover letter, CV, and transcripts, plus the most recent samples of
student teaching evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy and three
letters of reference to:
Ruth Rogaski
Asian Studies Program, Vanderbilt University
2301 Vanderbilt Place
PMB 351806
Nashville, TN 37235-1806
Please note: We
will request a teaching demo tape at a later date. Do not submit it with your
application. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 20, 2013.
Vanderbilt
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
[Received
February 22, 2013]
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Academic Director
Tianjin, China
American Councils for International Education is seeking an Academic Director
for a new Chinese Overseas Flagship program site in China (Tianjin, China), the
goal of which is to promote U.S. students’ acquisition of Chinese to ACTFL
Superior/ILR Level 3 or higher. The Academic Director will be responsible for
the design and quality of Chinese language courses in the overseas program. The
position requires extensive experience teaching American students of Chinese at
advanced levels, expert knowledge of Chinese as a Foreign Language pedagogy,
and ability to navigate U.S. and Chinese academic culture.
The Academic Director will report to the Managing Director and Program Manager
in consultation with the American Councils Academic Consultant. The Academic
Director will also work with the American Councils Resident Director, who is
responsible for student affairs, to address any academic issues raised by
students. In consultation with American Councils, the Academic Director
recruits, interviews, and hires instructors to teach Chinese to Flagship
participants as well as make and implement curriculum decisions or changes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Academic Director serves as a master teacher and works with each instructor
to develop innovative courses and materials (including textbooks, audio
samples, and handouts) for the study of Chinese. He/she advises and directs
individual faculty members in developing appropriate classroom materials,
writing syllabi, organizing classroom meetings, planning weekly assignments, refining
communicative teaching methods, and finding new, creative approaches to
coursework. The Academic Director teaches up to [#] hours per week, and
regularly visits classes to observe teaching methods and to help faculty
develop new teaching methods as needed. He/she conducts at least one faculty
seminar per semester to prepare instructors for incoming students and new
courses. The Academic Director meets regularly with program participants and
the resident director to discuss the quality of the academic program and to
respond to student concerns. He/she coordinates with the university departments
for the direct enrollment classes, as well as coordinates and supervises
participants’ internships. The Academic Director may be asked to represent
American Councils in official discussions with university administrators,
government officials, and U.S. visitors.
The Academic Director seeks to ensure that in all courses students receive
productive, organized, serious instruction appropriately geared to their proficiency
levels. As a general rule, the Director ensures that at a minimum all
instructors:
• Provide American-style syllabi, including descriptions of the course's
overall goals, weekly assignment-plans and classroom topics, explanations of
grade formulations, and lists of reading materials;
• Develop classroom materials that are up-to-date and appropriately geared to
students' proficiency levels;
• Employ classroom activities that involve genuine acts of communication,
discussion, and information-exchange between students and the instructor and
among students;
• Make homework assignments that build on materials introduced in class; these
assignments should be graded by the instructor outside the classroom and then
returned to the student for review before each class meeting;
• Provide students consistent opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of
materials introduced in the class through graded exams, essays, and/or
presentations;
• Conduct at least one "practical lesson" per week in addition to
in-class instruction, during which instructors lead students on an excursion
that requires them to use their language skills in authentic settings.
• Consistently introduce into the classroom fresh examples of contemporary
speech drawn from the surrounding culture.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MA in Chinese or second language acquisition, with exceptional teaching
experience required. PhD or equivalent in Chinese as a foreign language
pedagogy, second language acquisition or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of previous Chinese as a foreign language teaching
experience required
• Native or near-native Chinese language ability required
• Previous experience leading an intensive language program strongly preferred
• Previous experience in content or project-based instruction preferred
• Excellent teaching and interpersonal communication skills
• Have knowledge of Chinese nuances and culture to interface with host
university officials and host U.S. visitors.
TO APPLY:
Select this link and follow the prompts:https
://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=3969461
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Two
faculty positions at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Professor
or Associate Professor of Chinese, the University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi