Faculty Position - Grades 7-12 Chinese Teacher

The Potomac School World Language Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Chinese teacher to begin in August 2026. This is a full time position reporting to the division head, based on grades assigned. This position is responsible for teaching Chinese in grades 7-12 as well as advising a group of Intermediate School students.Duties and Responsibilities: Inspire a love of languages in students through teaching four classes. Build relationships with students via the classroom and an advisory. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods. Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual's growth. Collaborate actively with world language department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning. Teach the assigned curriculum, evaluate students' progress, and inform parents of progress. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities by integrating competencies and goals into the lesson plans. Conduct classes almost exclusively in the target language. Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students. Meet with parents as needed to discuss student progress and challenges. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and other teacher training workshops. Demonstrate personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including understanding of the characteristics of the age group taught. Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner. Advise a group of Intermediate School students by developing meaningful relationships with them and supporting their academic and social-emotional growth. Perform all other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required, preferably with teaching experience in the target language, grades 7-12. Skilled in writing and preparing lesson plans. Fluent in English with the ability to write student reports. Ability to communicate, motivate and understand students' educational and emotional needs. Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community. Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and utilize different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. Enthusiasm and joy for working with students.In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect

Created: 2026-04-02