Position Summary 
We are seeking a thoughtful, experienced, and skilled educator who is compelled by our Purpose, believes deeply aligns with our Core Behaviors and Anchors, and who is committed to excellence in Chinese language education.  At Pilgrim, we facilitate students’ development of skills, knowledge, and understanding of the Chinese language and culture.  The position offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative team of educators with a focus on innovation in teaching and learning.  Candidates should have a strong language and teaching background and be committed to working with middle and high school aged students. 

Major Areas of Responsibility 
-Teach 5 classes in the Secondary School in Chinese, including planning engaging units and lessons, collecting evidence of student learning, and providing ongoing feedback to improve student learning. 
-Classes range from Middle School Chinese to Advanced Chinese, with some mixed level classes at the higher levels. 
-Work closely and collaboratively with the World Language department in curriculum development, analyzing student work, and implementation of mastery-based learning. 
-Prepare timely and detailed parent communication, both informally through email and phone 
communication, and formally through reports and conferences. 
-Facilitate a daily homeroom and weekly advisory for a small group of students. 
-Provide on-campus supervision 1-2 times per week.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field.
Middle School and/or High School classroom teaching experience.
Highly collaborative spirit and willingness to be part of a team-oriented approach to learning across the school.
Knowledge and expertise with modern language pedagogy and effective teaching practices for language acquisition.
If you do not meet all qualifications but feel you are a good fi t for this position, we welcome your submission.

Preferred Background
Single subject teaching credential in Chinese is strongly preferred.
Advanced degree in Chinese language and/or Chinese education is strongly preferred.
Experience in mastery-based or standards-based grading and assessment methodologies is highly desired. We are a fully mastery-based school, so if the candidate does not have experience, they must be willing to learn.

About Pilgrim School

Pilgrim School, founded in 1958, is a mastery-based, college preparatory school in Koreatown with an inclusive community serving Preschool through 12th Grade.

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