Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mandarin
• Experience teaching Mandarin Chinese
• A desire to support and teach adolescents, and to support their discovery, development, language acquisition and cultural understanding
• A strong sense of class management and project organization
• Interest in teaching in a bilingual, multicultural environment
• An open mind, flexibility, cultural agility, a sense of humor and creativity
• Availability and ability to engage in teamwork
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices, including interdisciplinary learning and mixed age groups
• Interest in leading an advisory group (optional)
• Ability to do the duties assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching credential
• Specialization in second language acquisition (TCSOL or other)
• Multi-lingual Mandarin-French-English
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to leverage technology in the classroom
• Desire to innovate
• Knowledge of positive discipline strategies (or desire to learn more)
• Prior experience in a bilingual or international school, or teaching abroad

Our Mission: What We Do

We challenge students to excel academically and thrive in French, American, and international cultures.

Our Vision: Why We Do It

To inspire the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural world.

Our Core Values

The core values that guide our work and reflect what we strive to nurture in our students include: Excellence, Integrity, Cultural Agility, and Community.

The French American School of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.