LS Faculty - Chinese

Job DetailsJob Location: Saint Andrew's School - Boca Raton, FL 33434About Saint Andrew’s School: Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12. Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.    Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition.  Position Summary: This is a long-term substitute needed to cover a temporary absence during the first semester. The Chinese Lower School Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing Chinese target-language lesson plans and learning objectives left by the lead Chinese teacher, working in close conjunction with the Lower School homeroom co-teacher. They must maintain a safe, orderly, and culturally rich classroom environment, foster a supportive language-learning atmosphere, and ensure the continuity of student instruction in Chinese. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides Chinese classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans. Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students that encourages target-language risk-taking, fosters enthusiasm for Chinese acquisition, and celebrates cultural appreciation. Maintains a safe and orderly environment.  Supervises students in a variety of settings, such as classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, during carline, at recess, and during school assemblies/events. Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned. Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students. Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by Division Head. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated. Completes all required onboarding and technology training. Adheres to all school regulations, policies, and ethical guidelines at all times.  Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsQualifications: Education - Must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours. (Bachelor’s degree in Mandarin, Chinese Linguistics, Education, or related field preferred). High-intermediate to native-level proficiency in spoken and written Chinese (Simplified or Traditional, depending on school curriculum), as well as strong English communication skills. Excellent Chinese and English verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, school staff, and parents. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Possess patience and a passion for working with children of various ages and abilities. Ability to quickly adapt to new teaching environments, grade levels, lesson plans, and unforeseen circumstances. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive school culture. Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25lbs. Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws.    Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.       The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.