The Goddard School of Bethesda is looking for an energetic, warm, and engaging Part Time Chinese Language teacher.

A Chinese Teacher at The Goddard School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Chinese Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

This is a part time position for a maximum of 7 hours.

Daily Responsibilities:

Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning

Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff

Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning

Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level

Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills

Building teamwork

Committing to continuing education

Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards

General Qualifications

A Chinese Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:

Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid

Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses

Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances

Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies

Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved

Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Chinese Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.

A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.

Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

90 hours certification in Early Childhood or proof of enrollment in program

Establish positive and effective family relations

Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty

Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities

Build teamwork

Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans

Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

Maintain professional commitment

Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives

Support a code of ethical conduct

Pursue professional development/continuing education

Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

FOREIGN DEGREES

All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits.

All foreign courses and/or credit hours must be converted to U.S. standards.

Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To

Elementary Education

Home Economics

Child Development

Child Life

Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education

Special Education

Child Psychology

Relevant Coursework

Child Development

Human Growth and Development

Educational Psychology

Child Psychology

Methods: Age Birth to 8 years

Children’s Literature

Developmental Assessment of Young Children

Measurement and Evaluation

Nutrition

Health and Safety

Child Care Administration

Student Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade