Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Second Language Teaching, Chinese, or related degree. Foreign equivalent degree accepted. Eligible for Utah Professional Educator License or LEA-specific license. Proven ability to promote and facilitate an active Chinese learning environment. Proven teaching effectiveness. Must be able to demonstrate English fluency at the level necessary to teach the academic curriculum. Must be able to demonstrate Mandarin Chinese fluency at the level necessary to teach the academic curriculum through either obtaining an Advanced Mid OPI score, passing the Praxis exam, or obtaining a certificate of proficiency through the Utah Foreign Language Association. Must be willing to submit to a background check.

Duties:

Teach Chinese literacy and Utah core subjects to secondary school students (grades 9-12) in Mandarin Chinese, including AP Chinese, dual language immersion, and concurrent courses. Create engaging lesson plans in Mandarin Chinese to include both language & context written objectives. Communicate daily with parents, partnership teachers, and other faculty members in English. Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional classroom activities in Mandarin Chinese. Prepare visual aids, grade homework, and exams in Mandarin Chinese. Create an active Chinese language learning environment.