Mandarin Immersion Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)

Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Calendar: Academic Year

Overall Objectives

Educates and nurtures students in a Chinese immersion environment following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles. Promotes critical thinking, civic engagement, historical understanding, and global awareness through meaningful and engaging social studies instruction.

Principal Roles & Responsibilities

Academic Program

• Maintains a safe and nurturing Chinese immersion learning environment.
• Follows curriculum pacing guides and lesson plans; delivers direct instruction and supports students in developing knowledge, analytical skills, and an appreciation for history, geography, civics, economics, and global studies.
• Conducts student assessments in a variety of formats to monitor growth and mastery.
• Works collaboratively with Academic Director(s) and grade level team members to plan lessons and share academic resources.
• Attends grade-level academic events as scheduled. 

Curriculum and Research

• Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing and lesson plans. 
• Integrates current events and culturally responsive resources to enrich student learning.
• Participates in all scheduled professional development.

Classroom/Behavior Management

• Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
• Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively.
• Seeks guidance regularly from administration and Q-Comp lead teachers on behavior and classroom management strategies.

Program Compliance

• Maintains accurate student records and proper documentation.
• Prepares progress reports and completes all evaluations.
• Attends all required safety and health training.
• Follows all school policies and protocols. 

Communication

• Actively participates in grade-level and staff meetings.
• Communicates expectations for academic performance, classroom behavior, and personal management to students.
• Maintains timely and effective communication with parents.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
• Reads all school communications and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. 

Professional Conduct

• Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
• Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
• Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
• Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
• Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
• Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.

Additional Information

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. The employee may perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or school leadership to support the needs of the school.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Kavira (direct-to-employer healthcare), Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Holds a valid Minnesota teaching license in Social Studies (5–12)  or K-12 Chinese, or has the ability to obtain licensure through the Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the school’s standards for Chinese and English language proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology as an instructional tool.
• Strong understanding of middle school pedagogy and adolescent development preferred.

Employee Requirements

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks. 

Yinghua Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Yinghua Academy District 4140-07 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.yinghuaacademy.org/ourteamadministration/school-management/