Middle and High School Mandarin Teacher (Part Time)

REPORTS TO: Middle & High School Principal

JOB GOAL: A Middle and High School Mandarin Teacher provides quality instruction to students by utilizing research based, developmentally appropriate pedagogical strategies to increase students' Mandarin proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This teacher will closely monitor student progress, provide timely feedback to students, and consistently communicate student progress to parents so that students’ learning growth is maximized.  The teacher should be confident in incorporating technology (including emerging technologies such as GenAI) and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom with enthusiasm and also believe in collaboration with other colleagues, promoting understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment. All ICS teachers are expected to actively support, model, and advance the Christian mission, vision, and core values of the school, with a commitment to incorporating Biblical Worldview Integration into the curriculum and participating in spiritual life programs such as student Chapel. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and execute appropriate lessons, utilizing appropriate resource materials and activities.
• Follow the prescribed scope and sequence of curriculum and assessment as scheduled.
• Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will promote best practices in order to reach the whole child as stated in the ICS mission statement.
• Assess student learning against the appropriate standards on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Identify the needs of students through diagnostic procedures and align instructional objectives to these needs. 
• Effect student learning through mastery of the subject material by utilizing valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy.
• Eager to explore and learn about emerging technologies, such as Generative AI, with a commitment to integrating them effectively into the classroom to foster critical thinking and guide students in developing ethical and responsible use.
• Ensure Biblical Worldwide Integration (BWI) is mapped throughout the curriculum.
• Complete lesson/unit plans, Atlas, ESO documentation, and PLC expectations within specified time frames. 
• Maintain student records as required by the school.
• Communicate with parents, students, and other professional staff regarding student progress (behavioral and academic).
• Follow school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines and the provisions of the contract.
• Maintain proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises utilizing teacher created discipline plans in conjunction with a school-wide discipline plan. 
• Inform the administration if/when unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
• Plan and lead a student Chapel when called upon.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• Complete the Christian Philosophy of Education in-service program within the first three years of teaching at ICS.
• Attend and participate in devotions, teachers’ meetings, evening programs (if involving his or her students or as requested by the administration), and other meetings as assigned.
• Carry out supervisory duty as assigned (before school, break, lunch, after school).
• Maintain a classroom in a clean and educationally stimulating environment.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade reports that provide comprehensive information for each student’s learning progress.
• Keep students, parents, and the administration informed of students’ progress or deficiencies, and provide sufficient and timely notice to parents when students fail to meet learning standards.
• Submit all appropriate reports to the administration, guidance office, and business office as required by school regulations or as requested. 
• Work with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school. 
• Complete professional development programs as required by the administration and/or ICS Board.
• Maintain teaching credentials as required through sponsoring agencies (state/provincial education department, ACSI, etc.). Acquire and maintain teaching credentials as required by the laws of Singapore, NICS, and/or ICS. 
• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate resilience and maintain a professional demeanor when managing classroom challenges and high-pressure situations.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, open-mindedness, dignity, and consideration.
• Adhere to the school's organizational hierarchy and follow administrative directives and reporting lines effectively. 
• Adhere to the school’s professional dress code and grooming standards as outlined in the Staff Handbook. 
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Teaching credential from a US state, Canadian province or from ACSI (exceptions will be approved by the Academic Board)
• Expertise in working with students and teaching Advanced Placement (AP) courses
• Excellent command and high level of professional proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin to effectively deliver the curriculum.