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The Goddard School of Bethesda is looking for an energetic, warm, and engaging Part Time Chinese Language teacher. A Chinese Teacher at The Goddard School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Chinese Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. This is a part time position for a maximum of 8 hours per week. Daily Responsibilities: * Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning * Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff * Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning * Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level * Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills * Building teamwork * Committing to continuing education * Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards   General Qualifications A Chinese Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following: * Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid * Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses * Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances * Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies * Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved * Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations     Establish positive and effective family relations * Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty * Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences   Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs * Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities * Build teamwork * Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans * Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards   Maintain professional commitment * Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives * Support a code of ethical conduct * Pursue professional development/continuing education * Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities   FOREIGN DEGREES * All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits. * All foreign courses and/or credit hours must be converted to U.S. standards. Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To * Elementary Education * Home Economics * Child Development * Child Life * Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education * Special Education * Child Psychology Relevant Coursework * Child Development * Human Growth and Development * Educational Psychology * Child Psychology * Methods: Age Birth to 8 years * Children’s Literature * Developmental Assessment of Young Children * Measurement and Evaluation * Nutrition * Health and Safety * Child Care Administration * Student Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade