What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chinese Teacher position at Phillips Exeter Academy?
The Modern Languages Department seeks a part-time Chinese instructor (two classes) for the spring trimester of 2023 school year. Our ideal candidate should have native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, and the ability to teach all levels of language acquisition (listening, speaking, reading, writing) from elementary to advanced levels.
Position Requirements
The Modern Language Department is seeking a part-time Mandarin Chinese teacher for the spring of 2023.
- Teach all levels of Mandarin Chinese language, and the literature and culture of the Chinese-speaking world.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Mandarin
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare, administer and grade tests and assignments.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for all class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
Accountabilities
- Teaching: Classes at Phillips Exeter Academy are student-centered collaborative discussions around a Harkness table. Teachers are expected to be dedicated to careful daily preparation in order to meet the needs of able and motivated students working through a rigorous curriculum.
- Collaboration and Communication: In order to maintain continuity and consistency in the Modern Language curriculum, the instructor will be expected to follow departmental guidelines for content and assessment and meet with a mentor and/or the chair of the department to discuss students’ experience and progress.
- Cultural Competency: Faculty at Phillips Exeter Academy are expected to demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
Additional requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Chinese language and literature studies.
- Must be fluent in Chinese language.
- Previous teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
- Diversity or cultural competency education (conferences, seminars, in-service programs, coursework, independent study).
- Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- Clean Driving record.
- COVID Vaccine Policy: Phillips Exeter Academy requires all community members without a medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary : $40,700 - $51,500