Sidwell Friends, a co-educational, PK-12, Quaker day school, seeks applicants for a long-term Chinese Language Substitute Teacher. The position is near full-time (0.8), beginning in Mid- October 2024 and ending in Beginning -November 2024, and involves teaching four Chinese language courses to students in grades 9-12.

Preferred qualifications include experience teaching Chinese; familiarity with Chinese language pedagogy; experience in China; strong background in Chinese culture and native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Chinese; a bachelor’s degree; proficiency with technology; a commitment to working collaboratively with other Chinese teachers to maintain a strong language program; strong interpersonal skills and comfort in dealing with multiple and diverse constituencies. Experience with TPRS methodology is preferred but not required.

Compensation

• Daily Rate $225.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”