Seeking full-time Grade 2 Mandarin immersion teacher
Yu Ming Charter School - Oakland, CA

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 150 students in grades K-2 in School Year 2012-13. 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.

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.

Contact:


jobs@yumingschool.org