High School Mandarin Teacher

ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY

High School Mandarin Teacher (⅘)

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal for Academics

STATUS:  EXEMPT, FULL TIME / BENEFITED

SALARY RANGE: $67,700 – $72,000 plus benefits

MISSION STATEMENT:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual talents for the greater glory of God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women for and with others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.

PRIMARY ROLE:

Teach 4 / 5 SECTIONS OF MANDARIN ONSITE, NOT-REMOTE

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IN THIS POSITION WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:

A clear commitment to the mission of the school which emphasizes teaching the whole student by contributing to campus ministry and co-curricular activities
Desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and faithful learning community to develop curricula, lessons, and assessments
Strong teaching ability; enjoys working with adolescents
Have experience with effective use of educational technology while maintaining a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement
Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic professional learning community
A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Exemplary oral and written skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
Evident passion for the academic subject matter being taught
Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs
An openness to feedback and professional growth, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Mastery in area of study and ability to teach across grade levels
Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese or comparable area and fluent in Mandarin; Advanced degrees encouraged. Preferred Teaching Credential in Mandarin.
Successful teaching experience in secondary school and/or university
Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.
An openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area.
An openness to and flexibility for teaching more sections of Mandarin in the future, as the program enrollment grows.
SI OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND RICH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES:

Company paid Medical Insurance Contributions for single, two-party and family plans at a rate of 75%
Fully paid insurance for Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D coverage for single, two-party and family plans
Flexible Spending Plans for insurance plans plus for child care coverage
Tuition remission program
Student Loan Reimbursement (up to $2,000 annually)
Annual Retirement Savings Contributions
Professional Development Resources
SI FOSTERS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory strives to be a just, inclusive, and Catholic, Ignatian community where all students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni feel seen, heard, valued, and loved and experience full acceptance. We are committed to hiring, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. We see our determination to offer diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging not as a destination to be reached, but a continuous, life-long journey together.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit resume and salary requirements (a must) to:

https://forms.gle/NxuJeW5kLgsRSmsq9

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. St. Ignatius College Preparatory is required by law to conduct FBI and DOJ background checks.