Chinese Teacher Assistant

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Job Title: Chinese Substitute Teacher/Teaching Associate - The School: The Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent, pre-K-8th grade school in San Francisco, CA. CAIS was founded in 1981 with an enrollment of just ten students; CAIS now enrolls nearly 550 students from pre-K through 8th grade. - The Position: Substitute Teacher/Teaching Associate (Part-time, On-call, as needed) - We are looking for both English and Chinese speaking substitutes for grades K-5th grade who are interested in stepping in as a teaching associate or teacher on an as-needed basis. - Main Areas of Focus and Responsibility: - - Provide essential learning support to aid in students' Chinese language development - - Follow teacher's lesson plans to ensure students are continuing with grade-appropriate curriculum - - Assist teaching associates in the classroom, while they are taking on the teacher role, during teacher's absence - or - take on the teacher role, with the teaching associate assisting in the classroom, during the teacher's absence - - Demonstrate teaching competence, an affirming attitude toward the school, a willingness to accept positive criticism, and a professional demeanor and integrity - - Support the educational program by challenging, supporting, and engaging students and meeting academic expectations of the school, discipline, and grade - - Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and during lunch - - Create a positive classroom community in which all children feel respected and valued - - Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior - - Encourage interest in and knowledge of Chinese culture - - Communicate effectively with teachers and students - For Chinese Speaking Substitute Only: Use only Chinese language with students. Exceptions are safety, behavior or emotional issues occurring with a child who is not understanding the Chinese teacher instructions. - Qualifications: - - Bachelor's degree (in education or related field) or 2+ years of teaching experience - - Experience in education - - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - - Experience working in and with diverse communities - - Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives - - Technical/computer skills as required for job performance - Valued but Not Required Qualifications: - - Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Mandarin with native or near-native Mandarin proficiency - - CPR and First Aid certification - - Experience teaching in diverse communities