Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : SY 25-26 Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher
Department : Education
FLSA Status : Professional Exempt
Reports to : Washington Yu Ying Principals
Compensation : $61,714 - $96,779 annually
Position Overview : Yu Ying is looking for passionate and experienced Chinese Lead Teachers (CLTs) to inspire and guide our students through an immersive language learning journey. Lead Teachers at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enriching an inquiry-based classroom environment that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about young children and want continuous-on-the-job development for growth.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Implement elementary curriculum (Reading, Lang Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science)
- Ability to plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies
- Work in a trusted and positive manner within a team environment
- Establish a positive classroom culture
- Emphasize and support oral language development across all content areas
- Communicate and work effectively with families
- Work positively and collaboratively as a member of a grade team
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred.Native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese is requiredOne year of experience as a lead classroom Teacher minimumBenefits : Culture
The support of welcoming and appreciative students, parents, and colleaguesA community that supports and promotes a growth mindset that allows every Yu Ying member to grow with one another each day.A dedicated and passionate team of colleagues that value collaboration and growing themselves as educatorsA strong administration team that provides you with exceptional professional development often on the cutting edge of educational theory and philosophy, values teachers, and provides continuous feedback. This includes IB MA and Project Zero.A progressive learning environment for students that includes the The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to guide you to focus on teaching inquiry and hands on, student centered learning.Generous Paid Time Off
10 Personal / Sick1 Milestone Day per year of employment11 Federal HolidaysChinese New YearDC Emancipation DayInsurance Benefits
100% Company covered Healthcare optionDependent CoverageFSA / HSA Options100% Company Covered Life Insurance OptionShort & Long term Disability InsuranceFully covered Dental CoverageWork-Life Balance Assistance
Public Transit AssistanceStaff Preference Enrollment in Yu YingOn-Site Daycare (Ages 3 months - 4 years old)Professional Development OpportunitiesAnnual Bonus / Stipend Opportunities / Monetary Rewards3% 401K Match after 1 year of employmentTerms of Employment : 10 Months
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodation(s) can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall :
Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull or push equipment and / or student(s).Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time.Speak and hear.Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and / or controls.Environmental Demands :
The environmental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.Exposure to heated / air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and / or operation of equipment.Function in a workplace with a high level of noises at times.Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols and this job description / agreement and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description / agreement
Salary : $61,714 - $96,779
