Chinese (Mandarin)
Teacher, K-8

“Giving meaning to the lives of our children in the present while preparing them to become active citizens in a democratic society”

–Grace Lee Boggs

The Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School (FACTS) is a K-8 charter school located in the Chinatown area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FACTS was named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Much of FACTS’s success is due to our culture of teacher collaboration. FACTS teachers plan together, share successful practices, and support each other’s growth. In our recent survey of teachers, one teacher wrote, “FACTS is one of the kindest, most supportive schools I have ever worked at,” and according to another, “I have never worked with a more committed group of loving educators.”

MISSION: FACTS provides children with an exemplary education that utilizes traditional arts and cultures found within their own and neighboring communities as the catalyst for critical inquiry and community engagement. FACTS has high academic standards, is community-based, incorporates and respects the lives of students and their families, engages students in understanding their own cultures and communities, and engages students in understanding their role as active participants in working for a just society.

We are currently seeking a certified Chinese teacher for grades K-8. This position is available for the 2023-24 School Year.

MANDARIN PROGRAM AT FACTS
We teach Mandarin Chinese to all of our students for one period of instruction per week. We use a holistic approach to learning Mandarin, integrating cultural studies with language learning. We teach Mandarin so that our students become familiar with the language of Chinatown, the neighborhood in which we are situated, and to support heritage language learning for many of our students. Teaching Mandarin also helps promote a respect for diverse languages and an understanding for how language and culture work. In addition to teaching oral and written Mandarin, Chinese class might be spent teaching about Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year, exposing students to cultural practices such as Tai Chi or Chinese songs, or practicing calligraphy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

FACTS teachers challenge, inspire, and actively engage students in their own learning process by teaching both for content and for critical thinking and character development. Teachers work cooperatively with content area teachers, Special Education, English Language Development and other specialist teachers. The FACTS Specials teachers (Chinese, music, art, PE) form a team with our Folk Arts Education Specialist to work collaboratively with other staff members in the planning and implementation of all ritual calendar events and to support the integration of folk arts education in the school.

Please visit our website for a more detailed job description.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Understanding of and support for FACTS’ mission is required
● Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in appropriate subject area is required
● Fluency in oral and written Mandarin
● Ability to convey genuine enthusiasm for the subject and establish an environment with high expectations for the learning of all students is required
● Genuine desire to work cooperatively with colleagues and the capacity to work effectively with diverse populations is required
● Excellent planning skills, computer proficiency and word processing skills are required
● Experience in differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching is preferred
● Successful relevant teaching experience in an urban school setting is preferred
● Additional ESL or Special Education certification preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer salary based on years of full time teaching experience, a generous benefits package, and a safe, pleasant, collegial work environment.

TO APPLY
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your valid teaching certificates. Put the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

FACTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, gender, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency, or any other protected class.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $43,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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