“Poly’s mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and—above all—character.”

Job Description:

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of an Upper School Mandarin Teacher for the 2018 school year. The position requires excellent skills and content knowledge; a passion for teaching and learning; enthusiasm for working with students, families and colleagues; flexibility and a sense of humor.  Qualified applicants will have strong written and oral communication skills, a willingness to use technology, a commitment to professional development, and proven success and desire to work in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Mandarin or a related field.

Poly Prep is a community dedicated to providing a diverse, just and equitable education for all of our students. We seek an individual who is committed to promoting these values, and whose personal integrity and collegiality will enrich a high-achieving department.

Teaching Duties include:

• Teaching four Upper School Mandarin courses
• Meeting with students on an individual basis for extra help as needed
• Amending and developing curricula as necessary
• Keeping accurate grades, effectively communicating with students and families in a timely manner, and providing feedback on the first set of progress reports

Additional Responsibilities:

• Generate happiness and a positive outlook on life and learning;
• Assume role as an advisor for a group of students (7-10)
• Advise a club or activity
• Attend and contribute to meetings during and after the school day, including but not limited to: department, committee, division and grade-level meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

How to apply: If you are a committed educator interested in working in an environment that is engaging and supportive, please send your cover letter and current résumé detailing your interest in the position with specific evidence of qualification to: Elisabeth Mansfield, Chair of the World Languages Department at   hiring+languages@polyprep.org.