Preschool ChineseTeacher

Description:

For over 22 years SWAN has aspired to cultivate diversity sensitivity of our children by developing their proficiency and appreciation of the Chinese language and culture.  We believe by raising that sensitivity, we will produce leaders and citizens who are better equipped to navigate and negotiate through an increasingly competitive global environment.

Our existing and developing programs provide families with access to Chinese cultural and language experiences.  By providing preschool, afterschool instruction and summer camp experiences, we have and continue to meet the needs of these families. 

Responsibilities:

This is a full time 35 Hour school year (September to June) position with medical and vacation benefits. He/she reports directly to the Educational Director with the following responsibilities;

• Develop and design curriculum, lesson plan, and instructional materials
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that are based on the needs and interests of students
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Communicate with parents about students’ progress and cooperate with parents to resolve students’ behavioral and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through attractive displays and bulletin boards.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional growth activities.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities.
• Direct and supervise the teaching assistant.
• Enforce program administration policies.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

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