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2008 Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, IL

Thu, 03/06/2008 - 16:02 — admin

Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, IL is seeking a dynamic,
innovative, and experienced part-time Mandarin Chinese teacher to join
our expert faculty in the Languages and Cultural Studies Department
beginning September 2008. This position involves teaching three levels
of Mandarin Chinese with the intention of expanding to four levels in
the 2009-2010 school year. Once the program has expanded to four
levels, the position would then become a full-time, tenure-track,
teaching position. Opportunities to coach, participate in our community
service program, and lead student extracurricular activities are also
available.

Required Qualifications:

  • M.A. or Ph.D. in Chinese, Asian Studies, or a closely related discipline
  • Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English
  • Upper school classroom experience
  • Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and emotional maturity
  • An affinity for working with adolescents in a progressive education environment
  • A willingness to learn and improve professionally

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

  • Personal and professional interest in and knowledge of a wide range of Asian literature and cultures
  • Significant travel, work, and/or living experience in China
  • Interest in extra-curricular involvement with students
  • A demonstrated commitment to community service

Compensation:
Commensurate with background and experience.

To Apply:
Please submit cover letter with resume by mail, email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):
Laureen Sweers, Director of Human Resources
Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
lsweers@fwparker.org
fax: 773.549.4430

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are
integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion,
dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and
support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can
occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of
dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees,
administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem
diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the
diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker
School is an equal opportunity employer.