Elementary After-School Program Chinese Teacher

Reports To: Business Development Admin

Division: Elementary School

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: Faculty

JOB SUMMARY

The teacher is the key to an effective and successful school. As a model learner, adult mentor, disciplinarian and a Christian, the Elementary Chinese Teacher of Southlands Christian Schools will teach a new language to elementary school children in different grade levels.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Each teacher should model a Christian walk. No subject content is more important than an application of Christian principles or the development of Christian relationships or character. Modeling is the ultimate importance of Christianity and its applicability to every situation. The teacher will apply the Word of God as the final authority and basis of problem resolution.

2. Teachers should be committed to personal prayer and to regular participation in school prayer time.

3. Plans and develops course of study suitable for various grade levels following curriculum guideline of school and state requirements.

4. Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, group discussions, exhibits, audiovisual resources, flash cards, and hands-on activities.

5. Prepares assignments for after-school program. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.

6. Maintains order in classroom, and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.

7. Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.

8. Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents.

9. Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.

10. Participates in regular meetings with the Business Development Administrator.

11. All other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS:

1. Teachers should arrive on time and stay until students have departed. Students should never be left alone without an attending adult. Volunteers are not to be considered as adequate in this regard unless assigned by the administration. Appropriate personal behavior, attire and promptness on the part of the teacher does much to encourage the same from students. Teachers should personally model and teach promptness, responsibility as well as other positive work habits.

2. Teachers should be informed concerning and be positively supportive of school policies and practices. Teachers are responsible to familiarize themselves with the after-school program guidelines and the employee handbook. Differences, if any, should be discussed in an appropriate format and be conducive to resolution and harmony.

3. Teachers will abide by all safety guidelines as described in the school safety program and report any hazards to the school Safety Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Single or Multi-subject Teaching credential preferred.

2. Minimum 2 years of experience teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language.

3. Ability to teach Pinyin, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

4. TC SOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification preferred.

5. International Chinese Language Teacher Certificate preferred.

6. Experience teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to children preferred.

7. Desire to work with elementary school-aged children; specialized training for dealing

with that age group is a definite asset. Coursework or units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Preschool Teaching, or Child Development is preferred.

8. Must be willing to change grade level within an elementary school setting according

to varying school enrollment from year to year.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

10. Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft software and LMS software is a plus.

11. Strong organizational ability and the ability to meet deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the school.

2. Maintains a cooperative relationship with the Administrative Team.

3. Maintain the school so that it meets or exceeds all state and federal employment laws and regulations that apply to religious schools and their employees.

4. Seek and accept constructive evaluation of his/her own job performance.

5. Is a positive leader to the school and staff and seeks to establish a positive rapport and communication with each staff members, prospective families, guardians, and agents.

6. Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about students, parents or staff.

7. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to organize and prioritize work flow, organizational skills to meet deadlines and work independently.

8. Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment.

9. Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft software and other LMS software a plus.

10. Some knowledge of departmental functions and organization.

11. Skill in composition, setting up and typing accurately and with reasonable speed, a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials.

12. Ability to create and maintain relationships and demonstrate an ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, staff and students.

13. TB Clearance within last four years.

14. Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.

15. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

16. California Mandated Reporter Certificate.

SPIRITUAL QUALITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

2. Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God – our standard for faith and practice.

3. Must be of excellent moral character.

4. Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith.

5. Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40). This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.

6. Sign and live by the school’s lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

7. Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go.” (Prov. 22:6, NIV)

8. Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.

9. Well-developed interpersonal skills and team player. The teacher recognizes that a school is one total school rather than a collection of individual classrooms. Each teacher contributes toward a successful whole. Therefore, each teacher should relate in warm and supportive ways with other staff members. Problems should be resolved through exercise principles described in Matthew 18.

10. Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.

11. Advocates team concept.

12. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities with tact, maturity and flexibility.

13. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the school’s preferences and priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting (40%), standing (30%), walking (20%), lifting (5%), climbing (1%), stooping (1%), bending (2%), squatting (1%). Must be able to lift 5 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate noise levels commensurate to classroom environment; possible noise from playground; possible food related odors/smells from teacher’s lounge.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person