Reports To:               Upper School Director

Position Type:           Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt

Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 coeducational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette, California. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of transformational learning and respect for the individual. Bentley seeks a full-time Mandarin Chinese teacher at the Upper School campus in Lafayette.

Candidates should be able and eager to teach introductory through advanced courses of Mandarin in the World Languages Department. The World Languages Department at Bentley is an innovative, collaborative group that seeks a candidate to complement the strengths of the department and to add his or her own expertise and background to the core curriculum in Mandarin Chinese.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Teach five sections of Mandarin, including introductory to advanced courses.
• Attend regular World Languages Department meetings.
• Lead an advisory group and participate in co-curricular activities that may include proctoring exams, advising clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations.
• Work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students and their learning styles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mandarin Chinese (Mandarin language/linguistics, Chinese literature, Mandarin studies or affiliated field); or a near-native level of Mandarin Chinese with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience teaching Mandarin at a variety of levels and a strong understanding of the latest developments in world language teaching methodology.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration and use of technology.
• Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students.
• Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal of improving student learning.
• Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity. Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Mandarin Chinese (Mandarin language/linguistics, Chinese literature, Mandarin studies or affiliated field).
• Familiarity with the current AP Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture curriculum.
• Experience in independent schools.

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for this position ranges from $72,685 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice. 

Qualified, interested candidates may apply for the position through online application at https://bentleyschool.bamboohr.com/careers/275

Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

About Bentley School

MISSION Scire Desidero: I Desire to Know Bentley School inspires inquiry, academic excellence, personal achievement, and character by engaging students’ intellect and creativity, and by encouraging them to embrace values that enrich their community and the world. CORE VALUES As we pursue our mission, we are guided by the values at the heart of a Bentley education. These core values define and sustain our traditions and illuminate our future endeavors. Integrity—Honor, character, dignity, compassion, and ethical responsibility is a fundamental ideal in our community and in our approach to teaching and learning. Excellence—Our comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum promotes a life long pursuit and love of learning; provides a range of challenging opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts; encourages balance in students’ individual interests and goals. Ingenuity—the support of intellectual inquiry is developed by encouraging students to explore their individual skills and talents and by provoking a willingness to articulate ideas and to engage critical thought. Courage—we provide an environment that allows students to take risks and to co...nfront challenges in creative and individual ways. This environment allows students to develop a capacity to overcome and to be strengthened by experiences of adversity. Inclusion—we are a community with multiple perspectives, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome unfamiliar and dissenting ideas, always promoting respectful and compassionate relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

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