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Head Teacher, Mandarin program, at Language Alive!

Language Alive! logo Position: Head Teacher, Mandarin program
Date of Employment: May 2012
Hours: Full time
Reports to: Language Alive! Director
Classification: Full time, exempt
Salary: $40k to $45k plus benefits
Location: Alameda, California

Organization Description: Language Alive! is a new social enterprise that seeks to increase the multi-lingual skills of children and youth by offering immersion-inspired language development within fantastic after-school and summer programs across the Bay Area. The goal of Language Alive! Mandarin is to help children learn and improve Mandarin in ways that promote good health, positive friendships, and a love of learning. Instead of being passively desk-bound, kids in Language Alive! Mandarin learn to communicate naturally in Mandarin through sports, games, and science projects, as well as arts and crafts. Low teacher/student ratios enable instructors and participants to enjoy high levels of interaction and success.

Please note that the Language Alive! program is new. The candidate should have a creative, confident, entrepreneurial spirit. Any questions regarding the program status may be addressed in detail during the interview.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Language Alive! Director, the Head Teacher develops active learning curriculum and lesson plans based on an immersion-language model, and then trains, models, and mentors Group Leaders in implementation. Working as a team with the Director, the Head Teacher develops Group Leader job descriptions, and hires and supervises Group Leaders. The Head Teacher will help lead the Director lead the Language Alive! Mandarin Summer Program in Alameda serving 60 elementary school children, which will take place from July 2 to August 10 at Lincoln Middle School in city of Alameda. After-school programs will take place in at least two school sites in the upcoming school year. Future expansion of the program to additional schools and cities is anticipated.

Responsibilities:

With guidance from the Director, blend language acquisition with youth development. Ensure safety, boundaries, character development, skill building, positive relationships, leadership and community awareness.
Develop pedagogy, curriculum and lesson plans for Language Alive! programs inspired by best practices in immersion and youth development.
Focus on content and language usage that is relevant to the children. Build a positive attitude toward language acquisition.
Integrate sports, games, science, and arts & crafts with Mandarin development.
Train and support 6 - 10 group leaders to develop and implement curriculum with up to 80 children.
Balance needs of those who are new to Mandarin with native speakers: develop processes that enable mutual learning and progress.
Model energetic involvement: lead staff in getting involved in active learning and teaching.
Enable children to achieve clear milestones. Enable parents and children to be aware of these milestones.
Integrate guidance from The National Center for K-16 Chinese Language Pedagogy.
Network with the Alameda Education Foundation and other relevant community entities as needed.
Assist in other activities of Language Alive! as needed.

Qualifications:

Certificate or degree in teaching Mandarin.
Three years teaching elementary age children.
One year training and supervising staff or volunteers.
Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Fluent in Mandarin. Good skills in English.
Extremely creative and engaging, physically active, and willing to take risks.
Warm, caring, funny - and strong enough to reinforce good boundaries for the kids.
Criminal Background Clearance from the Department of Justice and TB-tested required

To Apply: e-mail cover letter and resume to langalive@yahoo.com

Chinese (Mandarin) teacher at the French American International School/International High School in San Francisco

French American International School/International High School in San Francisco is seeking a Chinese (Mandarin) teacher for the upcoming school year with strong background in Chinese literature (both contemporary and classical). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Chinese language classes across levels as well as teaching literature courses in Chinese. Knowledge and experience in teaching IB language courses strongly preferred. Please send resume and a letter of intent to High School principal, Richard Ulffers, at richardu@frenchamericansf.org. French American International School/International High School is an affirmative action and equal opportunity educator and employer.

K-2nd Grade Teachers at Presidio Knolls School (www.presidioknolls.org)

Presidio Knolls School, an innovative Mandarin immersion program in San Francisco, is launching an elementary school in Fall 2012, is looking for experienced educators who have an entrepreneurial spirit, employ modern instructional strategies in the classroom, and have aspirations to grow professionally with the long-term vision of the school.

Required qualifications include at least 2 years teaching experience in an immersion program, bilingual and bi-literate in Mandarin Chinese and English with native or near-native Chinese proficiency, and Bachelor's degree. Current CA teaching credentials and Master's degree preferred, but not required.

Please email employment@presidioknolls.org to request a full job description and to apply.

Drill Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Chinese, Harvard University

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University anticipates one or more openings for a full-time Drill Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Chinese beginning August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references (who will be invited to upload letters of recommendation) to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3944.

Candidates should also send a 20-minute DVD of the applicant teaching to:

Chair, Drill Instructor Search Committee
Chinese Language Program
East Asian Languages and Civilizations Department
Harvard University
5 Bryant Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

All application materials should be submitted by February 27, 2012.

Colgate University

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures invites applications for a one-year position in Chinese at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August, 2012. The teaching load is five courses for the year. Please submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1379.

UC Davis Tenure-track Position in Pre-modern Chinese Literature

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California at Davis invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chinese literature of the Ming-Qing era (1368-1911) at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting on July 1, 2011. Desirable qualifications include: ability to teach a variety of courses on traditional literature and classical Chinese language; ability to contribute to the planning of a new Ph.D. Program in Chinese and World Literatures, and interest in working productively with interdisciplinary and interdepartmental programs in the Division of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies. Screening to begin on November 10, 2011. Position open until filled.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a short writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), and three confidential references (including their email addresses) at http://recruitments.ucdavis.edu/.

Openings for Teachers at Yu Ming Charter School

Yu Ming Charter School, a new immersion school in Oakland, is seeking teachers for kindergarten or first grade students to learning Mandarin Chinese and all standard subjects. Required qualifications for this position include native or near-native ability in Mandarin Chinese (including understanding traditional, simplified and pinyin systems), proficiency in English, a Bachelor's degree, and credentialed as K-8 teacher in California.

For more information about this position and how to apply, please email jobs@yumingschool.org.

Mandarin Teacher Position Opening at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

The Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton, California is looking for a Mandarin teacher for the 2011-2012 academic year. Required qualifications include 2-5 years of experience teaching at the high school level or above, a post-secondary degree in Mandarin, Education or a related field, and experience teaching Mandarin to non-native speakers. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Mandarin, Education or a related field, and a teaching credential.

For more information on Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, click www.shschools.org. For more information regarding this position and how to apply, please email hr@shschools.org.

Mandarin-speaking Teachers, Literacy Coordinator and Office Manager need for Yu Ming Charter School

A new immersion public charter school, Yu Ming Charter School, will open in the San Francisco East Bay in Fall 2011. They are seeking to hire Mandarin-speaking teachers, a Literacy Coordinator and an Office Manager.

Contact jobs@yumingschool.org directly for more information.

Full-time Mandarin teaching position at The College Preparatory School

The College Preparatory School, an independent high school in Oakland, California, seeks a dynamic and innovative teacher of Mandarin / Chinese beginning in the fall of 2011.

Applicants must be able to teach at all levels (I through IVAP) of the curriculum in Mandarin, to take a leading role in the development of their new, cross-curricular Asian Studies programs, to introduce students to Chinese culture, and to work with departmental colleagues in consistently honing and reshaping the curriculum.

Please send a cover letter (addressed to Annie Knudsen, Dean of Faculty), resume and contact information for three references to: jobs@college-prep.org Write your FULL NAME and CHINESE FALL 2011 in the subject line. If sending attachments, please send your documents as a PDF if possible. Please do not send a fax or a paper copy. For more information about the school, please visit www.college-prep.org.

Mandarin Teacher Position Opening in Liberty Union High School District

This position is for 1 period at each of their three high schools for a total of 3 classes, and this will be spread out over two days.
If you are interested, please send you resume to:

Liberty Union High School District
20 Oak Street,
Brentwood, CA 94513

Openings for Teachers for Mandarin Immersion Program at The Starr King Elementary School

The Starr King Elementary School in San Francisco, California has serveral openings for teachers in our respected and well known Mandarin Immersion Program. The positions are for the 2011-12 school year. You must have native-like fluency in speaking Mandarin and reading and writing simplified Chinese. They are ideally looking for applicants with current California teaching credentials with BCLAD, but are also interested in applicants with single subject in Mandarin with CLAD or out-of-state equivalent or active enrollment in a university intern program.

Contact Cate Riegner at cate@netpop.com for more information

Chinese Instructor for the 2011-2012 School Year at Sheboygan Falls School District, Wisconsin.

Sheboygan Falls School District is currently accepting applications for a 6-12 Chinese instructor for the 2011-2012 school year. This is a 100 percent position with full benefits.

To view details about this position and application requirements, please click here.

Part-Time Chinese Instructor at Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures Georgetown University

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Georgetown University invites applications for a part-time instructor's position in Chinese language, starting August 2011. This appointment is for one year, and is renewable, pending satisfactory performance, funding, and enrollment. The prospective instructor should have an MA in Chinese Language Pedagogy or a related field with native or near native proficiency in Chinese and English. Experience teaching college-level Chinese in North America and the ability to teach all levels of Chinese language courses are also required. Please mail or email a letter of application and a resume with names of three references by June 3rd to Ms. Holly Wielkoszewski at hrw22@georgetown.edu, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057.

Visiting Lecturer Positions in Chinese at UC Davis

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures of the University of California, Davis, invites applications for TWO Visiting Lecturer of Chinese positions for 2011-12. Both appointments are made to fill temporary faculty absences and are non-renewable.

To view details and to apply online, please use the following links: position1, position2.

Assistant Director for Second Language Acquisition position at the National Foreign Language Center

This position's primary role will be to work on project-related assignments as do all other faculty but with the additional responsibility of overseeing SLA resource allocation across projects and ensuring the quality of each FRA's work.

To view details about this position and to apply online, please visit jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54089.

Foreign Language (Chinese) Teacher at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

The Department of the Army, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center at Monterey, CA is looking for foreign language (chinese) teachers. This position is open to all U.S. citizens and individuals eligible to hold or who now hold valid/current U.S. work authorizations. U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.

For more detailed requirements regarding this opening and to apply online, please click here.

Visiting Lecturer of Chinese Language, Brown University

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for a one year position as visiting lecturer of Chinese language, effective July 1, 2011. M.A. degree, or the equivalent, is minimally required. Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin), competency in spoken and written English required.

To Apply: Please send a complete dossier, including curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, sample teaching materials and a DVD of classroom teaching to

Search Committee for Chinese Language
Box 1850
Providence, RI 02912

Review of applications will begin April 18, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Chinese-Mandarin Language and Culture Instructor: U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State, at the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, VA is seeking a Chinese-Mandarin Language and Culture Instructor. You will teach speaking, reading, listening comprehension and writing (if required) skills to a full range of students at all levels of language proficiency. Salary: $50,408.00 - $79,280.00 /year (starting salaries vary and may be based in part on superior academic achievement and/or previous work experience). This position is a 2 year appointment, renewable indefinitely.

To Apply: Go to www.usajobs.gov and search for "PH-NF-11-447845" for the detailed vacancy announcement and information on how to apply. In order to receive full consideration for the position, please read and follow the instructions carefully.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2011

High school Chinese teacher in Wellesley, MA

Wellesley High School seeks a full-time Mandarin Chinese teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. Classes meet 5 out of every 7 days for 1 hour. S/he will be responsible for the entire high school Chinese program (years 1-4). The curriculum is formed around Cheng & Tsui's Integrated Chinese series (simplified, Level 1 Part 1 through Level 2 Part 2), and rubrics are used to assess student work. For more information, please email personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us

If you are interested in this position, please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to

Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent
Wellesley Public Schools
40 Kingsbury Street,
Wellesley, MA 02481
Email: personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us

Coordinators, instructors and subject matter experts in San Francisco

MultiLingual Solutions Inc. is developing an isomersion (isolated immersion) program in San Francisco. They are looking for native coordinators, instructors and subject matter experts for the program that runs from March 28th - April 15th. Please email MNassiri@MLSolutions.com or visit www.MLSolutions.com for more details.

Mandarin I Teacher at St. Ignatius College Preparatory

St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco is developing a Mandarin program beginning in the 2011-2012 school year. The program will begin with the first level of Mandarin, and will be developed in following years based on the level of interest in the course. The teacher will be responsible for developing the curriculum of the first year, as well as teaching the class.

For more details and to apply online, please visit www.siprep.org/about/jobs/MandarinTeacher.cfm

Chinese Language Lecturer Position at Bowdoin College

The Asian Studies Program at Bowdoin College invites applicants for a one-year, half-time Chinese Language Lecturer position for the academic year 2011-2012. The lecturer will teach a half course load over the academic year. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Chinese, a M.A. in Linguistics, Chinese Language Pedagogy, or related field, as well as teaching experience at the college level in the United States. The successful candidate will teach upper and lower level language courses and play an active role in coordinating the program through participation in Chinese language table.
Bowdoin College is accepting only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to apply online. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy Seeks Summer Chinese Language Director

Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy, a leader in immersion language learning for middle and high school students, seeks a Chinese Language Director for the 2011 summer session (June 22--July 23, 2011). An MMLA Language Director is a senior administrator who is in charge of all programmatic events that occur in his/her language academy. The primary responsibilities of an MMLA Language Director include hiring teachers and RAs and curriculum training. During the summer session, Language Directors act as master teachers who coach faculty in the implementation of the MMLA curriculum and policies.

Qualifications: Commands a native or near native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. Extensive experience working with middle or high school students. Experienced with training teachers. Previous administrative experience strongly recommended.

For more information about the position and to apply online visit: www.mmla.middlebury.edu/employment

Summer Employment Opportunities for Teachers and College Students

Chinese faculty and residential staff positions available at the Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy in 6 locations throughout Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West Coast.
Faculty: Teaching experience in middle school and high school preferred.
Residential Staff: College students with residential experience preferred. Fluency in Chinese to support 100% language pledge.

Click HERE to apply online.

Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan

The Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language at National Kaohsiung Normal University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan invites applications for a full-time faculty position. The appointment is to be effective on Aug. 1st, 2011, subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in either a) Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language with a specialty in technology education or testing and assessment; b) Chinese Linguistics or related fields

Application Documents: a) Curriculum Vitae; b) A list of publications; c) A photocopy of Ph.D. diploma and transcript or an official letter to certify that you have completed all degree requirement; d) Research fields, language backgrounds, and a description of courses you have taught or propose to teach; e) Two letters of recommendation and two recent publications within five years; f) Letter of application; g) Proof of foreign language proficiency; h) Proof of teaching experiences in TCS/FL

Deadline: All application materials must be received no later than Mar. 31, 2011. Please mail application documents to

Yi Song, Executive Assistant
Institute of teaching chinese as a Second/Foreign Language
National Kaohsiung Normal University
116 Heping 1st Road, Linya District, Kaohsiung, 80201 Taiwan
Tel: 886-7-7172930 ext: 2521-2522
Fax: 886-7-7166896
Email: uj@nknucc.nknu.edu.tw

Lecturer in Chinese, Stanford University

The Stanford Language Center invites applications for a full-time three-year appointment teaching Chinese language beginning September 2011. The position is renewable. Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, and/or Chinese language and literature, Ph.D. preferable. Applicants should have experience teaching a broad range of Chinese language courses at the college level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. Preference is given to candidates familiar with ACTFL OPI and WPT principles, with a commitment to pursuing tester/rater certifications. The salary is competitive. Letter of application, current vita, names and contact information of three recommenders, and a brief description of teaching philosophy and approaches should be sent or faxed to:

Chinese Language Search Committee
Stanford Language Center
450 Serra Mall, Building 30,
Stanford, CA 94305-2015.
Fax: 650-725-9377

Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 2011.

Department of Chinese Language and Culture for International Students (CLC), National Taiwan Normal University

CLC has one opening for instructor with the rank of assistant professor or above, starting from August 1, 2011.

Qualifications:
1) The position is open to applicants with Ph.D. degree in Chinese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Social Linguistics, Modern Chinese Rhetorics, and etc.
2) Except for newly acquired Ph.D degree (i.e. graduation within two years), newly recruited instructor has to 1) have published one article per year in the last three years in journals or monographs recognized by SCI, SSCI, TSSCI, EI, AHCI or equivalents, or 2) be director, co-director, of at least one project funded by National Science Council in the last three years, in accordance with the university's recruitment policy.

Application materials (One copy of each unless otherwise noted)
1) Application form: please download the form from the ClC website, under "News". 2) Photocopies of related documents, including Ph.D diploma, instructor certificate, transcript of Ph.D degree if received within the past two years, and other proof of academic recognitions. 3) Autobiography. 4) Two letters of recommendation; 5) The department will send individual notices if Ph. D dissertation and publications within the past three are needed.

Application deadline: March 1, 2011. Please send complete application to:

Wo-Hsin Chu, Chair
Department of Chinese Language and Culture for International Students
National Taiwan Normal University
No. 2, Ren-ai Rd., Sec. 1, Linkou Township, Taipei County 24449, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
*Please also email the “Application form” to huiwen@ntnu.edu.tw .

Telephone: (886-2) 7714-8253
Fax: 886-2) 2601-1730

Looking for a Chinese Language Instructor in the DC area

A qualified and experienced Chinese language instructor is needed in the Washington DC metro area to teach a class from Feb 28 to April 6, 2011 for 6 hrs a day. If interested, please contact Maryam Nassiri at MNassiri@MLSolutions.com

Mandarin Teacher needed for St. John's Preparatory School

St. John's Preparatory School is looking for a Mandarin Chinese teacher for their Chinese program. St. John's Preparatory School currently has 85 students enrolled in Chinese 1, 2, and 3. They have an immediate need for September of 2011 as the program continues to grow. They are looking for a teacher who can teach both simplified and traditional font with a strong command of the English language in both speaking and writing. Any prior teaching experience is a credit as well.

If interested, please contact Annmarie Quezada at aquezada@stjohnsprep.org

Middle and Upper School Mandarin Teacher Needed for September 2011

Wilmington Friends, a pre-K to 12 Quaker college preparatory day school enrolling 800 students, seeks a full time teacher of Mandarin to start in the fall of 2011. The position is for a experienced language instructor to teach in both the middle and upper divisions. Certification is not a requirement. If interested, please send your resume to:

Rebecca Zug
Wilmington Friends School
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

Washington State University, Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures

Washington State University, Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chinese language, literature and culture beginning August 16, 2011. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation under separate cover from the referees, and supporting materials to:

Dr. Christopher Lupke
Chinese Search Committee Chair
Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures
PO Box 642610, Pullman, WA 99164-2610

No emailed applications will be accepted.

Piedmont Language School

Piedmont Language School, an after school program, is looking for Mandarin teachers. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Contact: Mary at nozzim@comcast.net

College Park School in San Mateo

College Park School in San Mateo has a current opening for a Mandarin resource teacher. This teacher must have a valid CA teaching credential and preferable a BCLAD authorization in Mandarin. The position includes teaching K-5 students in Mandarin immersion, coordinating immersion programs, and writing curriculum with our Mandarin department. Interested candidates can find an application on EDJOIN or contact me at school. They are also welcome to chat with the head of our Mandarin Department, Linda Tong at 638-2729.

Contact: Diana Hallock, College Park Principal at 650-312-7691.