Holton-Arms School invites applications for the position of
Lower School/Middle School Chinese Teacher (3/4 time) for the 2024-2025 school year.
The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the "education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit." Founded in 1901 by two visionary women, Holton-Arms continues to cultivate a diverse, inclusive and equitable school community, to tend to the health and wellbeing of its members, and to build a global curriculum that responds to the learners in our classrooms and the world around us. In this vibrant community committed to academic excellence, our students are scholars, artists, and athletes who find their voices, take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue opportunities for leadership, and build lifelong friendships.
Caring, dedicated faculty and staff inspire our 665 girls and young women in grades 3-12 to realize the School's motto, "I will find a way or make one."
We seek applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests who share a dedication and commitment to helping girls learn, grow and make their way in the world.
DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS:
Holton-Arms is seeking a passionate, experienced, student-centered Lower School/Middle School Chinese teacher . This person will teach a spiraling Chinese curriculum, provide Chinese instruction for one section each of 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and support additional duties in the Lower School (for example, sixth-grade advisory). The Lower School/Middle School Chinese teacher needs to inspire a passion for the Chinese language, create a positive learning environment that supports the well-being of students, communicate effectively with students and parents, and work collaboratively with other language teachers in the department, as well as division colleagues and administrators. The successful candidate will be prepared to commit to and promote the School’s Mission as well as the institutional priorities embodied in the School’s philosophy of Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well and the Diversity Mission Statement. Engaging in curriculum redesign towards a more deliberate, anti-racist curriculum is expected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate for Lower School/Middle School Chinese Teacher should have:
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or Chinese
• 3 to 5 years of relevant teaching experience and curriculum development
• Commitment to creating a student-centered, project-based, and competency-driven classroom
• Experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred
• Experience embedding Social and Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Global Competencies Into their curriculum
• Passion for working with and deep understanding of Upper Elementary and Middle School students
• Proficiency with technology and digital platforms in the classroom
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues within and across disciplines
• Understands language learning as an integral component of global competence
• Believes language learning is something everyone can do
• Commitment to continued professional learning
In order to be considered for this position, we ask candidates to submit a cover letter, a resume, a statement of educational philosophy, and the names of three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Holton-Arms cherishes the uniqueness of each of our members including current and former students, faculty, and staff. We seek to create an inclusive environment that sees, values, and supports diverse identities and experiences, cultivates engaging discourse, and empowers our students to be thriving members of the global community.
At Holton-Arms, each of us is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We are committed to:
• Discovering, developing, and valuing our full authentic selves.
• Deepening awareness of personal and systemic biases and being accountable for the impact of our words and actions.
• Developing an understanding of the historical origins and perpetuation of systems of power and privilege.
• Engaging in open and brave conversations that promote growth, understanding, connection, and agency.
• Embracing every individual as essential to the community.
Location: Bethesda, MD
Posted: Aug. 14, 2024, 6:05 p.m.
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