Job Description

The Peak School is a progressive, coeducational college preparatory middle and high school nestled in high peaks of Summit County, Colorado. Students at The Peak School encounter challenging academics, character-building in and out of the classroom, and a healthy, intentional community culture that supports them along the way.  With a focus on personalized education, students take charge of their learning experience and, as such, hold each other accountable as peers and community members. Our teachers are experts in their fields, and are empowered to create differentiated and innovative lessons across the curriculum. Our students learn Simplified Chinese with a focus on Standard Mandarin.

The general responsibilities of a full-time Chinese teacher at The Peak School include:

• Teaches up to four courses of Chinese to middle and upper school students
• Willingness to run an advisory
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, quizzes, tests, writing assignments, rubrics, etc.
• Uses The Peak’s learning management system (Jump Rope/Google classroom) to post relevant course materials, including syllabi, and to maintain class gradebooks, and attendance
• Provides guidance to students, including extra help, that promotes their educational development and personal growth
• Willingness to conduct an elective (can be outside of department) for a portion of the year
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides written reports as required
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Uses different pedagogical approaches that address a variety of learning styles
• Works collaboratively with other teachers 
• Communicates with clarity, effectiveness, and compassion

To Apply:

Interested candidates must provide: a resume and cover letter. References will not be contacted until a candidate moves further on in the process. Send applications to: Travis Aldrich, Head of School, [email protected] with “Chinese position” in the Subject line (No phone calls please).

Job details: 

Opening for August 2024. 

Offer of employment will be contingent upon a successful background check. It is our policy to provide an equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly co mmitted to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated fluency in spoken and written Chinese
• An undergraduate degree in Chinese or a related field; a master’s degree preferred
• First-hand experience living abroad in China preferred
• Interest in and demonstrated skill in working with middle and high school students 
• A shared commitment to an inclusive community, and respect for differences
• Willingness to embrace and engage in our Outdoor Education program
• Convey patience and empathy with adolescents
• Demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences
• Demonstrate proficiency in subject area and possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies.
• A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills

About The Peak School

The Peak School is a progressive, coeducational college preparatory middle and high school nestled in high peaks of Summit County, Colorado. Students at The Peak School encounter challenging academics, character-building in and out of the classroom, and a healthy, intentional community culture that supports them along the way. With a focus on personalized education, students take charge of their learning experience and, as such, hold each other accountable as peers and community members. Our teachers are experts in their fields, and are empowered to create differentiated and innovative lessons across the curriculum.

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