Career Center

Are you passionate about sharing Chinese language and culture with eager young minds? Are you inspired by the chance to be an influential member of an innovative educational community? 

We are looking for individuals who excel at flexible and creative thinking; who see themselves as learners rather than lecturers; who have excellent content mastery as well as solid teaching experience; who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, committed, and eager to join a community that is passionate about supporting gifted children. 

You will be expected to teach classes in grades PreK through 12 while fostering an effective, engaged, student-centered learning environment. Opportunities for growth, professional development, and leadership are significant as the school continues to grow.  

YOU MUST HAVE: 

• Proficiency in Mandarin to speak, read and write fluently and have background in world language education. 
• Experience working with diverse populations and teaching a culturally responsive curriculum. 
• A Pennsylvania teaching certificate or private academic certification (may be in process; we will help qualified candidates obtain certification). 

• Up-to-date (less than 1 year old) clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Act 168, and any additional required clearances. 
• An appreciation of both the intellectual and the social-emotional needs of gifted children. 
• The ability to clearly articulate evaluations and opportunities for our students and school in both written and spoken communication. 

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF: 

• You have an advanced degree in education, Chinese literature, or related field. 

• You have experience working with gifted children. 
• You enjoy children of all ages.n 
• You are a xiangqi master, a Jingju aficionado, or you just enjoy discussing Chinese poetry with students of all ages. 

The Grayson School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of students and/or school employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, and/or any other protected characteristics under all applicable laws or school policies in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies, athletics, and other school-administered programs and activities. The Grayson School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating a just, equitable, and inclusive community at our school. 

About The Grayson School

The Grayson School is Pennsylvania's only independent non-profit school offering an accelerated academic program created specifically for gifted learners in grades PreK-12. Our innovative, research-based curriculum provides challenging academics, project-based learning, and individualized pacing in a safe and nurturing environment.

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