Description

Division: Upper School

Job Title: Part-Time Upper School Mandarin Teacher

ABOUT POLY

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.

Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives. 

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POSITION PURPOSE: Polytechnic School is looking for an energetic and dynamic part-time Mandarin teacher who, above all, loves working with Upper School students and values and affirms the unique contributions of each child in the school community. Poly is looking for a teacher who is qualified to teach all levels of Mandarin and believes that all students can reach fluency in Mandarin. This teacher will be joining a world languages department that values collegiality, flexibility, and embraces cultural and linguistic diversity.

Reporting to the director of the Upper School, the successful candidate will take a student-centered approach to all school work and will use the school’s mission to design and support the academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional success of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 2 courses to Upper School students;

• Collaborate with other members of the world languages department to prepare course materials including syllabi, homework assignments, assessments, and supplementary materials;

• Administration and evaluation of class work, assignments, and assessments;

• Preparation and maintenance of student attendance records, grades, comments, and other required records;

• Planning, evaluation, and revision of curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction;

• Collaborate with members of the world languages department, the Upper School faculty, and the entire K-12 community;

• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;

• Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within world languages education;

• Be available to parents, students, administration, and colleagues outside the school day when needed; 

• Willingly take on other duties as needed.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts.

• Work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment.

• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Salary: Polytechnic School is committed to attracting and retaining talented, dedicated employees through a competitive compensation plan that is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: A full benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage and a 403 (b) retirement plan. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree. Advanced degree(s) preferred. 

• Mandarin teaching experience or relevant industry experience.

• Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities.

• Ability to use effective classroom management techniques.

• Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes.

• Ability to work collaboratively and methodically with students, parents, faculty, and staff on a regular basis.