The Northwest Chinese Academy is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Mandarin Chinese immersion teachers and teacher’s aides to join our community.
The Northwest Chinese Academy provides a warm, multi-cultural, globally focused, and intellectually stimulating work environment. We are a close-knit community of parents, students and educators who support each other in our common goal of providing an outstanding educational foundation in the true immersion of Mandarin language. We enjoy a respectful relationship between teachers, students and parents that is based upon our commitment to the mission of The Northwest Chinese Academy, high expectations of one another, and a culture of support and accountability.
As a Mandarin Immersion Classroom Teacher or Teacher’s Aide you will work collaboratively within our school community of teachers, parents and a wonderful group of students. You will implement a creative, multicultural curriculum providing instruction in both small group and whole class settings. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative and dynamic teachers who embrace student-centered education and are committed to providing a warm and nurturing environment for our students to learn.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS ▪Commitment to student-centered, multicultural education ▪Native level fluency in spoken Mandarin ▪Experience in teaching both reading and writing Mandarin using Simplified Chinese ▪Expertise of Chinese customs and culture ▪Knowledgeable of the content and nature of immersion programs ▪Ability to plan and implement creative, hands-on and engaging lessons ▪Ability to be a cooperative player on a highly collaborative educational team ▪Knowledgeable of effective techniques for classroom management ▪Knowledge of evaluation and assessment of student progress ▪Knowledgeable of effective use of technology in the classroom ▪Legal authorization to work in the U.S ▪Professional teaching experience in bilingual, Mandarin immersion or foreign language classroom preferred ▪Degree, teaching credentials or other relevant certifications from an accredited college or university in education/related field or relevant experience. ▪Must be available to attend Summer Teacher Training at the Northwest Chinese Academy ▪Commitment to student-centered, multicultural education ▪Native level fluency in speaking Mandarin ▪Ability to plan and implement fun and creative activities and lessons ▪Legal authorization to work in the U.S ▪Teaching experience in bilingual, Mandarin immersion or foreign language classroom preferred ▪Degree, teaching credentials or some completed educational coursework from an accredited college or university in education/related field or relevant experience.
To Apply:
Send completed NWCA Employment Application Form along with a cover letter, resume and relevant transcripts to:
Northwest Chinese Academy Human Resources Department 8565 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway Beaverton, OR 97225
