Posted: 09-Jul-25
Location: BETHESDA, Maryland
Type: Part Time
Salary: 35,000 to 50,000
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Holton-Arms School invites applications for the position of
Middle School Chinese Teacher (50% time) for the 2025-2026 school year.
Founded more than a century ago, Holton-Arms School encourages young women in grades 3-12 to approach the world with a thirst for challenge, unflinching curiosity, and a sense of responsibility to use what they learn for the greatest good. A nationally-recognized school that prioritizes purposeful connections, Holton is a vibrant place where both students and faculty are deeply engaged in the process of learning and bring tremendous spirit and passion to their work.
With a long legacy of excellence in educating girls, Holton provides students with time-tested and future-forward programming, preparing them for what the world needs next. The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the “education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit”. Founded in 1901 by two visionary women, Holton-Arms continues to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school community; tend to the health and wellbeing of its members; and build a global curriculum that responds to the learners in its classrooms and the world around us.
The school’s aspirations and current program are rooted in Mrs. Holton’s founding vision: “My high hope is that they who enter through the ‘Open Door’ of Holton-Arms remember they felt, in the friendliness of a home, the urge to learn and the joy of overcoming obstacles as the way to happiness and the fullest life”. In this vibrant community committed to academic excellence, discovery, creativity, and joy, students are scholars, artists, and athletes who find their voices, take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue leadership opportunities, and build lifelong friendships. The school motto, Inveniam viam aut faciam (I will find a way or make one), exemplifies this spirit of agency and empowerment.
We seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests who share our passion for helping girls learn, grow, and thrive. Together, we are committed to cultivating the leaders of tomorrow who will make a positive impact on their communities and the world.
Position Overview:
Holton-Arms is seeking a passionate, experienced, student-centered Middle School Chinese teacher. This person will teach a spiraling Chinese curriculum, provide Chinese instruction for 7th, and 8th grades. The Middle School Chinese teacher needs to inspire a passion for the Chinese language, create a positive learning environment that supports the well-being of students, communicate effectively with students and parents, and work collaboratively with other language teachers in the department, as well as division colleagues and administrators. The successful candidate will be prepared to commit to and promote the School’s Mission as well as the institutional priorities embodied in the School’s philosophy of Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well and the Diversity Mission Statement.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach 7th grade Chinese 1A and 8th grade Chinese 1B
- A passion for developing language skills for effective communication
- Commitment to fostering a student-centered, competency based learning environment
- Communicate regularly with students and parents
- Work collaboratively with members of the World Language department, other middle school teachers, and administrators
- Attend regular meetings, including in-house professional development
- Participate in supervisory and extracurricular duties, including chaperoning events, lunch and recess duties, and parent events
- Contribute to the Middle School community in various ways such as leading clubs, supporting student events, and other programming either within the division or school wide
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for working with middle school students
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or Chinese
- 3 to 5 years of relevant teaching experience and curriculum development
- Commitment to creating a student-centered, project-based, and competency-driven classroom
- Experience embedding Social and Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Global Competencies Into their curriculum
- Passion for working with and deep understanding of Middle School students
- Proficiency with technology and digital platforms in the classroom
- Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues within and across disciplines
- Understands language learning as an integral component of global competence
- Believes language learning is something everyone can do
- Commitment to continued professional learning
Salary and Benefits Information
The average salary range for this position is $35,000 to $50,000, as a 50% teacher, the exact salary to be determined based on education and experience. We use a step scale to determine teacher salary. Early career teachers are initially compensated less than the listed salary range and highly experienced teachers are compensated more than the listed salary range. Additional stipends are available for coaching, certain club sponsorship, and significant commitments outside of the classroom. Health and retirement benefits are not available for this 50% position. Lunch is provided on days when school is in session.
Application Details
To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references (one of whom must be a current or most recent supervisor) HERE
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement
Holton-Arms cherishes the uniqueness of each of our members, including current and former students, faculty, and staff. We seek to create an inclusive environment that sees, values, and supports diverse identities and experiences, cultivates engaging discourse, and empowers our students to be thriving members of the global community.
At Holton-Arms, each of us is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community. We are committed to:
- Discovering, developing, and valuing our full authentic selves.
- Deepening awareness of personal and systemic biases and being accountable for the impact of our words and actions.
- Developing an understanding of the historical origins and perpetuation of systems of power and privilege.
- Engaging in open and brave conversations that promote growth, understanding, connection, and agency.
- Embracing every individual as essential to the community.