Chinese Teacher, Upper School Long-Term Substitute

Sidwell Friends, a co-educational, PK-12, Quaker day school, seeks applicants for a long-term Chinese Language Substitute Teacher. The position is near full-time (0.8), beginning in Mid- October 2024 and ending in Beginning -November 2024, and involves teaching four Chinese language courses to students in grades 9-12.

Preferred qualifications include experience teaching Chinese; familiarity with Chinese language pedagogy; experience in China; strong background in Chinese culture and native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Chinese; a bachelor’s degree; proficiency with technology; a commitment to working collaboratively with other Chinese teachers to maintain a strong language program; strong interpersonal skills and comfort in dealing with multiple and diverse constituencies. Experience with TPRS methodology is preferred but not required.

Compensation

Daily Rate $225.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”