Mandarin Elementary Homeroom Teacher

• Create a warm, caring, joyful learning community where students feel valued and supported.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence, through their passion for education, their professionalism and integrity.
• Design and maintain a differentiated, engaging, responsive, and welcoming classroom space that fosters student growth and creativity.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and pedagogical teams to plan, coordinate, and implement a well-organized, dynamic and focused curriculum tailored to students’ needs.
• Develop and execute authentic assessments that effectively make students’ learning visible and inform ongoing instruction.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to engage students and support their diverse learning styles.
• Create enrichment and extension opportunities that challenge advanced students.
• Respond to individual social, emotional and learning needs in collaboration with ES Counselor and Learning Specialist.
• Integrate technology meaningfully into the curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Document student progress by completing individual checklists, report cards and student narratives, support student-led conferences and conferences with parents, keep communication open with parents.
• Show their own growth mindset and participate in reflection and coaching activities.
• Use documentation to make learning visible to the children and families; contribute to student portfolios.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and actively engage in school-wide community events and activities.

• Joy in working with children and nurturing their growth
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching in respective grade level, preferably in an immersion program
• Bilingual and biliterate in Mandarin Chinese and English with native Mandarin Chinese proficiency, including ability to teach simplified and pinyin writing systems.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree desirable, CSET, CBEST, BCLAD or home country certification a plus: (http://www.ctc.ca.gov).
• Proven track record in achieving strong academic results using progressive educational best practices, specifically guided inquiry, or project-based learning.
• Contagious enthusiasm and charisma; the ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and colleagues.
• Creativity, excellent multitasking skills, and ability to thrive in an innovation-driven environment. 
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have authorization to work in the US, and the ability to pass a Livescan background check.
• Have a commitment to professional development and a growth mindset about learning for all. We believe that everyone can improve and should continually work toward excellence.
• Enjoy contributing to student and community life inside and outside the classroom. PKS is a community, and our close relationships build a solid foundation for our kids.
• Work towards social justice and support multicultural education. As a progressive school, we are growing engaged global citizens equipped with empathy, compassion and practices that position them to thrive in a diverse society.
• Possess an ability to integrate theory with practice in designing and implementing appropriate learning strategies for each student.
• A collaboration mindset, eager to work with a team to innovate and refine education practices.
• Be to roll up your sleeves and work with a team that will do whatever it takes to support students as they learn, grow, and thrive.

• Monthly commuter benefits up to $325/month, PKS subsidizes $60
• A unique bicultural learning environment that promotes personal growth, intentional practice, and collective purpose

• 5% Employer match contribute to your 403(b)-retirement plan
• Salaries aligned with Bay Area market rates, with annual cost-of-living adjustments
• Tuition remission offered for full-time employees who have child(ren) enrolled at PKS, to 75% discount on tuition for one enrolled child, subject to admissions process and eligibility. 

• 100% employer- paid medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance for employees
• Affordable options for spouse family coverage
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness benefits and EAP
• Mental health benefits via Springhealth

• Paid holidays in accordance with the school calendar
• Non-exempt admin / support employee accrued 120 hours / year
• Accrual of 10 sick days annually

• Regular staff appreciation lunches
• Monthly Birthday celebration
• Complimentary tickets to our annual Gala event
• Celebration lunch as part of our Lunar New Year Festival
• Happy hour events: past events have been Ping Pong, Bowling, Karaoke, SF Giants game, Mahjong, Holiday Party, End of School Year Celebration

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