Adjunct Mandarin Teacher

DESCRIPTIONThe Adjunct Mandarin Teacher develops, leads and delivers a robust Mandarin Language and Culture program to Middle and High School students (grades 7-12). The courses include multiple levels of Mandarin Language and Culture. Develops course syllabi and integrates authentic resources and technology into daily lessons. Uses the target language, Mandarin, as exclusively as possible (90% plus) at all levels during instructional time.Participates in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and professional development based on the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Engages and encourages students in the active process of learning. Integrates anti-racist teaching practices into the classroom and is committed to professional growth on equity and inclusion. Actively engages in the life of the school.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborates with other members of the department in preparing lessons for teaching and learning in alignment with Oakwood’s mission and philosophy.Works closely with students to help them develop critical thinking and research skills.Evaluates student progress through a variety of assessment modes.Maintains student records, including online grades.Implements a wide array of classroom activities to address multiple learning styles.Communicates regularly with student-support team members: parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.Provides ongoing student feedback, both informal and formal, including written narrative evaluations.Meets with students and families, as needed.Treats students equitably, is sincerely interested in them as individuals, and responds to their needs.Serves as an Advisor to a grade-level group of students.May serve as an Advisor to an Affinity Group.Will teach in Oakwood’s Immersion program.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.SALARY: $8,920 per class every semesterREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s Degree required, (Master’s Degree preferred) in Mandarin, or in the teaching of Mandarin, with native or near-native proficiencyWorking knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency standards and currently teaches two to three modes of communicationCommitted to academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and exceptional teachingDemonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in both subject matter and methodologyDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and social justice both in and out of the classroom #J-18808-Ljbffr The-Oakwood-School