Career Center

Job Description:

St. Mary’s Academy is seeking a Part-Time Middle School & High School Mandarin Teacher with experience in teaching Mandarin courses reporting to the Middle & High School Principals. This individual will support the school community by planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Through regular conversations with their division principal and colleagues, St. Mary’s Academy teachers learn and understand their job responsibilities. It has been a hallmark of teachers throughout the history of SMA that their work goes beyond the classroom and includes not only the academic preparation of the student, but also the emotional, social and spiritual development of students. Additionally, teachers at St. Mary’s Academy are enthusiastic and energetic and they find support for new ideas. This enthusiasm is encouraged and applauded at SMA. Additionally, faculty members at St. Mary’s Academy are a supportive group. One does not have to look far to find a helping hand.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be scheduled to teach from approximately 8:30 am -11:30 am daily;
• Teach one 65-minute class, every other day, of Intro to Mandarin in the Middle School;
• Teach a daily 90-minute High School Mandarin class;
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;
• Teach skills and content in second-language acquisition through speaking, listening, writing, geography, and culture using SMA mission-appropriate materials in sequence with the SMA program for Mandarin-language study;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Use relevant technology to support instruction;
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work to allow students to grow in their educational abilities;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development, and prepare required reports on students and activities;
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing appropriate rules and procedures;
• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;
• Participate in department and school meetings as well as caretaker/parent meetings;
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs;
• Adhere to and support the mission of St. Mary’s Academy;
• Other tasks as assigned.

All teachers are also responsible for a variety of duties and tasks throughout the day; the principal will make these assignments and share them with faculty. These tasks and assignments change as needs of the community are determined. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject or related field required
• Master’s degree or teaching certification is strongly preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin Language
• Commitment to employing a positive mindset to teaching Mandarin with student-centric pedagogy and problem-based learning
• Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents
• A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission

Salary/Benefits:

   The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $18,000.00 - $27,200.00 and paid holidays.

How to Apply:

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Lyndal Brookhart, Director of Human Resources, at lbrookhart@smanet.org. No calls, please.

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject or related field required
• Master’s degree or teaching certification is strongly preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin Language
• Commitment to employing a positive mindset to teaching Mandarin with student-centric pedagogy and problem-based learning
• Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents

A sense of resonance with the St. Mary’s Academy mission