The Goddard School of Bethesda is looking for an energetic, warm, and engaging Part Time Chinese Language teacher. A Chinese Teacher at The Goddard School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Chinese Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. This is a part time position for a maximum of 8 hours per week. Daily Responsibilities: • Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning • Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff • Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning • Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills • Building teamwork • Committing to continuing education • Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards General Qualifications A Chinese Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following: • Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid • Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses • Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances • Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies • Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved • Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations Establish positive and effective family relations • Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty • Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs • Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities • Build teamwork • Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans • Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards Maintain professional commitment • Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives • Support a code of ethical conduct • Pursue professional development/continuing education • Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities FOREIGN DEGREES • All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits. • All foreign courses and/or credit hours must be converted to U.S. standards. Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To • Elementary Education • Home Economics • Child Development • Child Life • Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education • Special Education • Child Psychology Relevant Coursework • Child Development • Human Growth and Development • Educational Psychology • Child Psychology • Methods: Age Birth to 8 years • Children’s Literature • Developmental Assessment of Young Children • Measurement and Evaluation • Nutrition • Health and Safety • Child Care Administration • Student Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade