TOPS Seeks Mandarin Chinese Teacher

TOPS School Seeks Mandarin Chinese Teacher for 2007-2008 School Year. TOPS is a dynamic, K-8 public school in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood. The school seeks an experienced Mandarin Chinese teacher for its growing after-school Chinese program.

The program serves Kindergarten through Grade 5. Classes meet once a week from 3:30-4:15.

We have an opening for a part-time Mandarin Chinese teacher beginning in September 2007.

We seek someone who is experienced and energetic and who has a passion for teaching young children.

We hope to fill this position by the end of May 2007. For more information, please contact:

Deborah Wang Ferguson
chinafile2@yahoo.com
Tel: 206-491-3820
For a detailed job description, please visit our webpage at http://topsk8.org/academics/chinese.shtml.
 

Seattle Schools Mandarin Teacher

Seattle Schools has an immediate opening for a part-time instructor of Mandarin in the District's new elementary Chinese language program at Graham Hill Elementary in South Seattle. The instructor will be teaching two half-hour classes every morning Monday-Friday to kindergarten and first grade students. The program is funded by a Foreign Language Assistance Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education and its focus is on learning Math in Mandarin. The Chinese teacher at Graham Hill will be working with Chinese teachers in similar programs at John Muir and Beacon Hill Elementaries. The ideal candidate will have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin and experience teaching young children.

For more information, contact Beth Roodhouse 
vbroodhouse@seattleschools.org
(206) 252-0162.

posted 2/21/2007

Forest Ridge Mandarin Opening

(posted 8/19/2007)

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is seeking a part-time instructor for a new Middle School Mandarin language class. For complete details, read the Forest Ridge Flyer (pdf).

Mercer Island High School Mandarin Opening

(posted 5/24/2007)

Mercer Island High School has a job opening for next school year. It is a .4 FTE position, one class of 3rd year Mandarin and one of 4 year. Anyone interested can go to the Mercer Island School District web site or call the personnel office for information.

The Mercer Island school district's website is:
http://www.k12.wa.us. Click on "Employment Opportunities" >> "Certificated Opportunities" to read about the open Mandarin position.

Call Judy Shannon @ 206-236-3318 for more information.

Thank you,

Gordon Davenport
Mandarin Teacher
Mercer Island High School
Gordon_Davenport@misd.wednet.edu
206-230-6377

Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom Opening
(posted 4/9/2007)

Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom has an opening for a part-time Chinese instructor beginning Fall 2007. We are seeking a candidate with a master’s degree in Chinese or a related area. Questions and/or CV (attached Word document, please) may be sent to tmirande@pierce.ctc.edu.

Thank you,

Thérèse Marie Mirande, Ph.D.
Coordinator and Instructor, World Languages
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999

Northwest Language Academy Opening
(posted 4/9/2007)

Northwest Language Academy, based on Whidbey Island is eagerly seeking native ( or equivalent) speakers of Chinese, that are passionate about sharing their language and culture and have experience working with both children and adults. We are particularly looking for a teacher that could work with us on a week-long summer day camp, July 30 - August 3, as well as various programs starting next fall. Experience is preferred, but will train the right person. Transportation from the ferry can be provided, as well as overnight accommodations, if required. We are located within easy access to Everett, Edmonds and Mukilteo, and 20- 25 minutes to downtown Seattle. For more information and details please contact the director, Josephine Hendrix (360) 914-0391 and online www.nwlanguageacademy.com,  josette@nwlaguageacademy.com.

Bellevue Seeks Mandarin Teachers
posted 2/21/2007

The Bellevue School District is seeking applicants for qualified secondary Chinese teachers. For more information, contact:

Blythe Young
World Language/Spanish Immersion Curriculum Developer
and Technology/Curriculum Coach
Bellevue School District
youngb@bsd405.org  

Chinese teachers for non-profit language school
posted 9/24/2007

The Washington Academy of Languages is currently seeking several adjunct Mandarin Chinese instructors to teach our evening immersion classes. Small class sizes with 3-12 students. Must have native or near native fluency in Mandarin. Classes are held on North Queen Anne in Seattle. Classes meet two nights per week. New sessions begin every five weeks. The positions are contract positions. Please visit our website for more information on our programs: www.wal.org.

Applicants must have minimum of Master's Degree in the language taught or a related field, be trained in communicative teaching methods and have demonstrable experience teaching in classroom settings to adults. Resumes/ CVs should highlight teaching experience, professional training and relevant academic degrees. Please email your CV/resume and references to info@wal.org.

Job Opening:  Chinese teachers for K-8th grades

The Language Link LLC is looking for part time Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic teachers for before and after school language enrichment classes. Must have classroom experience teaching children at the K-5 levels or 6th-8th grade levels. Maximum class size is 12. Must be able to teach beginning through intermediate levels of language with native or near native fluency. Culturally rich curriculum is provided. Must have reliable transportation. Classes meet in public elementary and middle schools in the Queen Anne and Magnolia neighborhoods of Seattle. This is a contract position. Classes meet two to four times per week either before or after school, beginning October 2007. Pay is $35 - $45 per class. Please respond with resume to Barbara Ford at timbbford@comcast.net.

Chinese Teacher for Montessori
posted 8/20/2007

The Maria Montessori Language and Cultural Center at Ballard High is looking for a Mandarin speaking Montessori trained teacher to assist the program director in providing Chinese language experiences appropriate for 3 to 5 year old children in the Montessori Lab School. Please visit our web site:  http://mmlcc.org  for information about our program, or call Gail Longo at Ballard High School at 252-1124 or email galongo@seattleschools.org.  

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF TACOMA
posted 8/21/2007

Position: Chinese Language Instructor

Status: Contracted employment

Dates/Times/Hours: Ongoing four-week sessions held Saturday mornings beginning October 6, 2007, 9:30-10:30 am + 1 hour planning/prep per class. No classes in December.

Responsibilities: Design and deliver thematic Chinese curriculum to children age 2 ½ - 8 and their parents/guardians during play-based, once weekly, hour-long sessions. Incorporate musical, visual, and dramatic arts.

Reporting: Program instructor will work closely with the CMT Program Manager to develop and implement lesson plans and activity schedules.

Qualifications: Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese, preferably a native speaker. Must have experience creating lesson plans and leading children’s group activities. Applicants will be subject to background check.

Compensation: $10.50 per hour (two hours total per class)

Contact: Deean Marsh, Program Manager

Phone: 253.627.6031 ext. 228

Address: Children’s Museum of Tacoma
936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
www.ChildrensMuseumofTacoma.org

E-mail: dmarsh@ChildrensMuseumofTacoma.org 


Career Fields: Education, Language, Museum, Non-profit
 

IMMEDIATE OPENING – APPLY NOW!:

OneWorld Now!, a project of the TIDES Center, is currently seeking experienced teachers of Mandarin Chinese & Modern Standard Arabic for our after school language program. Teachers must have previous teaching experience, preferably with high school youth. All instruction occurs at various Seattle public schools from 2:30pm – 4:10pm on Mondays/Wednesday or Tuesdays/Thursdays. Teacher’s compensation is $35 per hour.

APPLY NOW BY SENDING A RESUME WITH “LANGUAGE TEACHER” IN THE SUBJECT LINE TO JENNIFER@ONEWORLDNOW.ORG.

OneWorld Now! is a nationally recognized global leadership program for minority and low-income high school youth. OWN provides an innovative and integrated program of foreign language, leadership and study abroad training. For more information, please visit: www.oneworldnow.org. 

Kristin Hayden
OneWorld Now!
Founder/Executive Director
www.oneworldnow.org
206-223-7703

Chinese & Spanish Immersion Teachers

Beacon Hill Elementary will become the next International School for the Seattle Public Schools in the fall of 2008. Beacon Hill serves a highly diverse community. It is an open concept school where collaboration with staff is essential. Parent involvement is an important part of our success.

We are seeking Mandarin and Spanish immersion teachers. The following qualifications are required:

• Experience teaching Kindergarten and grade one.
• Native level language proficiency.
• Ability to adapt the target language for non-native and native speakers.
• Experience teaching literacy in the target language.
• Experience teaching elementary math, science, social studies and other content areas in the target language.
• Washington State Teaching Certificate

Please send resume to:
Beacon Hill Elementary
2025 14th Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98144
Attention: Susie Murphy, Principal

ACE Opening

We are searching for a quality teacher that will be conducting after school class from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays in one of the private schools of West Seattle. The pay is 45 dollars per hour.

Classes start in the beginning of January. These are elementary school students. There will be a parent that will be helping during the class if you need help until the parents pick up their kids.

Contact:

Maka Janikashvili, Ph.D
WLP Head Supervisor
Associates in Cultural Exchange
200 West Mercer Street, # 108
Seattle, WA 98119
Tel: (206) 217-9644 Fax: (206) 217-9643
 

Chinese Language Upper School Teacher

Saint George's School is an independent, coeducational day school located on the Little Spokane River north of Spokane. The school, founded in 1954, enrolls 399 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth, offering a broad liberal arts curriculum and preparing students for academically rigorous college programs.

This position will be a full-time, regular faculty appointment.

Responsibilities:

• The successful applicant will have a background in teaching Chinese to English speakers; be comfortable using technology to enhance the learning process such as video taping, podcasts and the language lab; be prepared to find or develop curriculum at each level; be able to communicate clearly with parents and students about the program and create a positive, nurturing classroom environment characterized by autonomous learning and respect and also:
• Teach 4 or 5 sections of Chinese in the Upper School including Chinese 1, Chinese 2, Chinese 3 and AP Chinese. Classes meet every day for 45 minutes. Homework is assigned and corrected daily.
• Support the Lower School World Language Program by teaching units throughout the year and helping with the Lower School International Club.
• Support our K-12 International Day.
• Design and develop creative and challenging curriculum using an integrated approach that meets the needs of individual students.
• Utilize different strategies to meet students' skill levels,
  learning styles, and social/emotional needs.
• Create an environment of respect and trust that encourages communication in the target language.
• Prepare students so as to have a smooth transition between the level taught and the next level of language.
• Integrate cultural perspectives China into the curriculum.
• Work closely with other classrooms and colleagues in
  cooperative efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the other members of the World
  Languages Department.

Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience.
Bachelor's degree or master's degree.
Conversational in the language taught.
Excellent communication skills.
Energetic and enthusiastic.
Flexible.
Good sense of humor.

Salary/Benefits: Negotiable depending on education and experience.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, application, resume, transcripts, a statement of educational philosophy, and at least two references to:

Alanna Crouch
Administrative Assistant to Head of School/Registrar Saint George's School
2929 West Waikiki Road
Spokane WA 99208

Please respond to alanna.crouch@sgs.org.

Timeline: Open until filled.
 

Foreign Language Assistant Professor

Centralia College, Washington State

The Foreign Language Assistant Professor will teach introductory courses in three languages: Spanish and any combination of French, German, Mandarin Chinese or Japanese. Other languages will be considered on an individual basis.

For more information about the college or position or apply online, go to www.centralia.edu.

Thank you.
Tammy Remund
Human Resources
Centralia College