Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Teachers/professors/ instructors

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary

• • Teach a range of levels within several small group settings
• • Implement TPRS, songs, art, among others
• • Implement a sequence curriculum to include all four pillars of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as presentation, and intercultural knowledge
• • Facilitate positive classroom management strategies
• • Use developmentally appropriate technology relevant to teaching Languages
• • Work collaboratively with colleagues as a team
• • Additional duties as assigned

• Experience with implementing differentiated and integrated curricula

• Willingness and capacity to assume a wide range of responsibilities

• Maintain and support a climate of mutual respect, which encourages students to take healthy risks: asking questions, sharing opinions, and making mistakes necessary to learn.

• Practice culturally responsive teaching.

• Ability to utilize sound and developmentally appropriate educational practices related to technology.

• Readiness & willingness to learn - Our Academy has an accelerated way of teaching and would need a teacher who is open to change & learning new teaching styles.
• Commitment - Our training process is extensive and we would like to hire instructors who are looking at this as a career and not as a job to get by with
• Punctuality - It is imperative to be on time because of class timings and structure, so punctuality is a must

• Focus on content and language that is relevant to the children. Build a positive attitude toward language acquisition.

• Integrate arts & crafts with language development.

• Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities and events.

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other service providers

• Differentiate language classes and activities in order to meet various abilities, skills and ages.
• Professionalism, flexibility and a good attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow a curriculum and to articulate the Mandarin program
• Capacity to focus on the whole child, intentionally developing each individual academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.
• Ability to exercise daily flexibility by prioritizing, and problem solving
• Willingness to embrace global thinking and learning that helps expand circles of influence by seeking geographic and cultural opportunities that grow students’ cultural competency.

• Native or near-native fluency in the language with pedagogy experience

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families

• Love of children and understanding of child development
• Collaborative, creative, and curious nature
• Maturity, professionalism, and good judgment
• Interested in learning new skills and engaged in continuous improvement of practice
• Accurately assess each student's progress; inform student, parents, lead teacher, and the Head of School immediately of any relevant information.
• Cultivate each student's creativity, intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development in an academically rich and relevant context.

• Classes are held in Alameda and possibly around the Bay area

• Shifts for adults classes are variable (late morning and/or evenings);
• Classes for young students are held in the afternoon while some adult classes are held in the evening and/or mornings depending on days and languages;

• Flexible schedule, work between three and five days a week;
• Periodic training and staff meetings with the Director.

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

• Plan a classroom curriculum that meets school standards
• Encourage the development of students’ critical thinking skills
• Prepare any necessary learning materials
• Assign homework
• Take attendance
• Grade assignments and provide feedback
• Document students’ learning progress
• Collaborate with other teachers and school personnel to create a healthy and safe learning environment
• Report and document behavioral incidents

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and state teaching certification
• Previous experience teaching at the k-12 level is preferred
• Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

• Plan a classroom curriculum that meets school standards
• Encourage the development of students’ critical thinking skills
• Prepare any necessary learning materials
• Assign homework
• Take attendance
• Grade assignments and provide feedback
• Document students’ learning progress
• Collaborate with other teachers and school personnel to create a healthy and safe learning environment
• Report and document behavioral incidents

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and state teaching certification
• Previous experience teaching at the k-12 level is preferred
• Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bay Language Academy Inc