Chinese Substitute Teacher

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School - Washington, DC

Part-time

Washington, DC

About the position

The Chinese Substitute Teacher at Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is responsible for carrying out lesson plans in the absence of regular teachers. This part-time position requires the teacher to maintain a supportive classroom environment, implement effective classroom management, and communicate with parents regarding student progress. The role emphasizes collaboration with other educators and adherence to school policies while fostering a culturally fluent and inclusive educational experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as classroom teacher for assigned grade level(s).
• Develop curricula and teach subjects including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
• Follow the absent teacher's written lesson plans.
• Consult with the Assistant Principal and/or appropriate personnel to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Maintain a supportive classroom environment following established structures to support students.
• Implement effective classroom management procedures.
• Maintain high standards and uphold the student code of conduct.
• Vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles and stimulate student interest.
• Communicate academic and behavioral objectives to parents.
• Supervise non-classroom duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Consult with the teaching team on effective methods of classroom management.
• Implement the school-wide culture system in the classroom along with the discipline policy to effectively handle student behaviors.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Native-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a classroom teacher required.
• Early childhood and/or elementary experience with 2+ years preferred.
• Familiarity with IB Primary Years Program framework and inquiry-based teaching methods preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred.

Benefits

• $25 per hour compensation
• Part-time work schedule from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive educational environment