District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.
Chinese Language Arts Teacher for District of Columbia International School to work at our Washington DC location. Teach Chinese to diverse learners through real immersion methods. Plan middle school curriculum (grades 6-8) with IB DP Language curriculum framework, IB MYP/DP + Chinese language immersion. Advise students and teach advisory class via advisory curriculum and support instructional program. Ability to work in intense, high-performing charter school, maximize student engagement/learning, accept/implement feedback, and continue professional development. Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership. High degree of communication through various mediums with parents and students. Lead/participate in cultural activities for faculty and students. Implement 1:1 Chromebook technology program. Occur eve + wknd hrs. May undergo background checks. Salary $63,113 per year. Must have Bachelors degree in Chinese, Education, or related field. Must hold (or be eligible for) appropriate state certification. Must have ability to plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies. Also requires fluency in Chinese (Mandarin).
DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.
DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.