The Palo Alto School District dual immersion program in Mandarin Chinese/English will expand to 4th/5th grade in fall 2012. One full-time position is available. Mandarin Chinese/English Dual Immersion program teachers are responsible for teaching Palo Alto Unified School District standards and curriculum in Mandarin Chinese and English. In the 4th/5th grade program, instruction will be 50% in Mandarin and 50% in English. The teacher is also responsible for teaching Mandarin and English listening, reading, speaking, and writing to support students in achieving bi-literacy in both languages by the fifth grade using strong instructional practices and differentiation strategies that meet student needs. In accordance with the Ohlone model, teachers will be expected to use developmental teaching strategies and to collaborate with colleagues and work well with parents and the community.

It is our hope to hire candidates who are able to begin working and/or take advantage of opportunities for curriculum development and training in summer 2012. This is not required for applicants who are not available at that time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a multiple subject teaching credential

Fluent in Mandarin using Pinyin romanization, and literate in both simplified and traditional versions of Chinese characters

Know the latest methodology and pedagogy for teaching dual immersion classes (training is available in summer 2012)

Are able to use technology, including Chinese soft-ware

Can differentiate instruction to meet student needs

We prefer candidates with

BCLAD or CSET certification in Mandarin

Previous experience with language arts programs including foreign language

Experience in teaching at the elementary level in the United States preferred

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

Believe in bilingualism and immersion education

Understand the importance of teaching Mandarin Chinese in the context of a Chinese cultural setting

Are creative and enjoy teaching children

Willingness to attend workshops and seminars to enhance teaching skills

Contact:
Renee Pourrouquet
1(650) 329-3785