Mandarin Immersion Co-Head Teacher
2024-25 School Year
The Cambridge-Ellis School is seeking qualified candidates for a Co-Head teaching position in our afternoon Mandarin Immersion Program. The ideal candidate is native Mandarin speaking, has strong conversational and written English skills, and is passionate about language education for young children. Candidates with C2 level fluency in Mandarin will also be considered.
Work Hours:
● Mon-Fri from 12:30-6:15pm
● Mondays from 7-8pm for staff meetings (via zoom)
● Participate in out of school hours events as described in the Employee Handbook
CES offers a competitive and generous compensation package. Our school year runs from September through early June. Teachers have the opportunity to work in our summer program in addition to the school year.
Our Community:
● We believe that a child’s work is play; We offer a child centered approach with an emphasis on emergent curriculum
● We believe that the school’s foundation is its highly trained teachers and staff, innovative curriculum, commitment to parent involvement, and dedication to a diverse community
● We strive for an unwavering commitment to the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice; We acknowledge that we are a work in progress and that seeking equity is ongoing work
● We believe that a strong connection with nature and outdoor learning are essential components of a child’s development and building blocks of our social justice work
Role and Responsibilities:
● All Head teachers are considered models of best practice in early childhood education, and as such bear responsibility for leadership among their peers and mentors for their team members
● Responsible for facilitating team development and implementation of room design, set up, curriculum planning, and documentation
● Provide and supervise activities that promote healthy social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child
● Engage collaboratively in weekly team planning meetings and staff meetings
● Create narrative growth reports that highlight the development and learning of children through classroom observations and student work
Goals of this Positions:
● Design child centered curriculum that addresses topics of social justice, environmental conservation, and community engagement
● Work collaboratively on school committees to further the growth and advancement of our school community
CES is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited school serving children ages 2-6 years old. We provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating learning environment through emergent curriculum planning and by using an inquiry-based approach for teaching and learning. Our unique after-school Language Program offers mixed-age immersion language classes in Mandarin, French, or Spanish for preschoolers ages 3-6.
The Cambridge-Ellis School community intentionally and continuously fosters an environment in which children of all backgrounds, abilities, and interests can learn and thrive. We are firmly committed to anti-racist education, examining our assumptions and biases, and actively cultivating a sense of belonging.
We can only achieve this if all children and adults feel affirmed and accepted for their various identities. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. We offer a professional work environment dedicated to the work with young children and their families, and we support continuous professional growth.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of the Language Program Coordinator, Elisabeth Guenette.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $39,750.00 - $44,250.00 per year
Expected hours: 29 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, MA 02138: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person