China Program Center

Chinese Language Teachers Network: Opportunities and Events

Opportunities

Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Posted: July 6, 2010
Location: Marlborough High School, Marlborough, MA
Marlborough High School is looking for an experienced, professional instructor to join our established and growing Mandarin program. The 2010-2011 academic year appointment is for a .8 position, which supports medical and dental benefits, and the opportunity for sustained career development.
Minimum qualifications include
  • BA, BS or equivalent
  • Near native ability in spoken and written English
  • Native or near-native spoken Mandarin proficiency
  • Literacy in both Simplified and Traditional characters
  • Two years teaching Mandarin as a foreign language to North American youth
Preference will be given to native Mandarin speakers who are currently licensed to teach in Massachusetts, or who are in the process of gaining certification.
Qualified applicants are invited to send their resumes to Frances Cook at fcook@mps-edu.org
This position will close when filled.
Part-time Chinese Teacher needed for Wayland After School Chinese Program
Posted: July 6, 2010
Location: Wayland, MA
Wayland After School Chinese Program is part of Wayland School Community Programs. We have taught Chinese language and culture classes to students in Wayland for 5 years. We have several levels of Chinese language class for grades 1-8 students whose primary language is English. This year, we are going to start beginners class with Ma Li Ping curriculum for heritage speakers. The primary goal of the Chinese language and culture class is to teach communication in both spoken and written Chinese with a strong emphasis on Chinese cultural enrichment.
We are currently looking for teachers and teacher’s assistants for our after school classes. Curriculum, materials, and resources will be provided through the program. Competitive teaching stipend partly dependent on the class size.
Time: Mondays (2:45-4:30 pm), Tuesdays (2:30-3:30 pm), and Wednesdays (1:50-3:20 pm).
Term: mid-September, 2007 through the end of May, 2010-2011 with opportunity to continue in September 2011
Typical Class size: 4-14 students per class
Preferred: experience teaching elementary school or middle school aged children, highly motivated educators, strong interpersonal skills.
If interested, please contact: Ms. Ling Zheng: lingzheng2000us@yahoo.com
Part-time Chinese teaching position
Posted: May 5, 2010
Location: Boston College High School, Boston, MA
The Modern Language Department seeks a part-time Chinese teacher for the 2010-11 academic year. Candidates must have the ability to teach in the target language, a strong academic background, and high expectations of students. Applicants should also have an appreciation of and commitment to the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of education.
Applications should include a cover letter (including e-mail address), an updated resume and three references (written, if possible). Send electronically or by mail to:

Gib Gailius
Chair, Modern Language Dept.
Boston College High School
150 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
gailius@bchigh.edu
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
University Mandarin Class
Posted: March 30, 2010
Location: Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
The Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature invites applications for a one-semester, part-time instructor position to teach a special Chinese course for heritage learners starting in August 2010. The Course hours are 1-2 every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Yu Feng, Director of the Chinese Language Program, the Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature at Brandeis University, 415 South Street, MS 024, Waltham, MA 02454.
Inquiries and application information may be made by email to yfeng@brandeis.edu with attachments
Mandarin Teacher
Posted: March 30, 2010
Location: Brookline Public Schools, MA
The Public Schools of Brookline seek an outstanding, licensed teacher of Mandarin Chinese for its Elementary World Language program in grades K-8. Candidates should have near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, experience teaching simplified characters, and knowledge of elementary pedagogy.
Experience teaching Chinese to American students preferred. Qualified candidates should apply directly on www.SchoolSpring.com
K-4 Chinese (Mandarin) Immersion Teachers
Posted: November 18, 2009
Location: Five College area, Hadley/Amherst, Massachusetts.
Type of Position: School is expanding, these are new full time positions with benefits, for the 2010-2011 school year with start date in summer 2010.
Specific Skills/Qualifications: Applicants must be fluent (native or near native proficiency) in Mandarin Chinese; have a BS degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (i.e. pass the appropriate MTEL licensing tests within a year of hire or hold a current MA K-6 teaching license). Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with grades K-4 preferred.
We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative individuals who will communicate well with parents, staff and teachers in the school. Applicants must have the skills to work in a small school as a member of a team committed to building and promoting the school's Mandarin Chinese immersion program.
If you are interested, please email a cover letter and resume to: Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School at info@pvcics.org. Or mail to: Principal, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035. Fax: 413-582-7068, Phone: 413-582-7040.
PVCICS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, housing status, gender, age, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer. Web: www.pvcics.org

Events

The Fifth Chinese Bridge: US High School Student Chinese Speech Contest
Submissions Open: Feb 28, 2010
Learn more about the US High School Student Chinese Speech Contest
Tibet/China Confluences
Through May 23, 2010
At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
» Learn More about Tibet/China Confluences.
An Online Course from Primary Source: The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China
2009-2010 School Year Offered Three Times
40 PDPs/2 Graduate Credits* $500.
» Learn more about this online course.
2010 STARTALK Summer Institutes for Chinese Language Teachers
The China Program Center will offer three, grant-funded, 9- to 11-day long summer institutes for teachers of Chinese titled Integrating Culture into the Mandarin Language Curriculum, Methods and Materials for Teaching Mandarin, and Practicum/Field Experience. Details for courses are posted and application process open through April 30, 2010.
» See the 2010 STARTALK Summer Institute.
2010 STARTALK Mandarin Summer Camp
A 3-week long, intensive Mandarin Language Summer Camp led by experienced Chinese language instructors for Massachusetts students in grades 6-12. Summer Camp details are posted and application process open through April 30, 2010.
» See the 2010 STARTALK Mandarin Summer Camp.