Posted Date
3/31/2025
Description
High School Teacher (Chinese)
High School Teacher (Chinese) for Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School to work at our Harrisburg, PA loc and may telecommute up to 75% of the time. Complete grading, create progress reports & conduct parent conferences. Support instructional Mandarin-language learning program w/ asynchronous web conferencing sessions & synchronous instruction. Review curriculum (grades 9-12) & devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly w/ students & parents). Communicate w/ parents, students, & other teachers on reg basis. Score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches/strategies, monitor completion of assignments & coach special projects. Collab w/ other teachers to ensure successful student progression thru program. Develop general knowledge of entire program’s curriculum & detailed knowledge of courses for which responsible. Support students & parents w/ alternate strategies & provide additional assistance w/ daily assignments & projects. Keep student records up to date (incl cumulative files, online student & family info, attendance accounting, & log of all student & parent contacts). Consult w/ other teachers & staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities & modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding. Make efforts to integrate trips into curriculum: work w/ other teachers to coord social activities & relevant field trips for students. Devise & implement virtual methods of creating & maintaining school community. Participate in organization & admin of State Testing as directed. Participate in outreach efforts within community as teacher representative. Collab w/ school counselor to ensure students & families receive appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress & established goals are met. Attend field trips & other community activities implemented for families. Occasional evening hours may be required to support student families. May undergo background checks, reference checks, motor vehicle record check. Also requires, prior to start date of employment, a Medical Physical, TB screen, & clearances required to teach at PA K-12 Public School (PA Child Abuse Clearance; PA Criminal Background Clearance; FBI Clearance). Little travel within the state of PA may be required for field trips, community outreach, and State Testing of students. Travel not to exceed 60 days/year. Must have Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum, Chinese Language, World Languages, or other related field. Must hold (or be eligible for) PA state certification. Fluency in Mandarin is also required.