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Upper School Chinese Guest / Substitute Teacher

@ Oregon Episcopal School
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Portland, Oregon, United States
$30/hrOnsiteTemporary
Responsibilities:reporting duties, carrying out lessons, providing reports
Requirements Summary:BA/BS in Chinese or related field; native fluency; secondary teaching experience; intercultural competency; digital literacy; background check.
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Description

Oregon Episcopal School seeks an Upper School Chinese Guest Teacher to begin duties in August 2025.

 

OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.

 

ABOUT US: Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59-acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry-based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.  

The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model. 

As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose—  toward inclusion and respect, service and justice, and commitment beyond ourselves.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Upper School Chinese Guest Teacher provides classroom instruction to students following OES standards and methods for instruction.  Upper School teachers at OES promote curiosity and the exploration of ideas and concepts while fostering an appreciation for lifelong learning.  They cultivate in students the OES values of community, social responsibility, and respect for individual differences. In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful guest teacher will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to support the School’s educational mission. Reports directly to the Upper School assistant division heads.  Lunch is provided on work days.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Report to campus as soon as possible after receiving a request for a guest teacher.  

  • Carry out lessons, regular routines, and supervision duties according to the teacher's plans.

  • Provide a written report at the end of the day to communicate with the teacher about the day’s events.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA/BS or equivalent in Chinese or related field  or native fluency

  • Experience teaching secondary school aged children

  • Intercultural competency, ability to engage appropriately with a diverse community and to teach diverse groups of students effectively, demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

  • Digital literacy; intermediate MS Office suite, Google Docs/Drive and other web based applications, video conferencing and other applications as appropriate to job duties, ability to adapt as digital tools evolve and change 

  • Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MA or equivalent in Chinese or related field

  • Five years of teaching experience

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • A passion for teaching, ability to maintain a warm, productive classroom environment

  • Interpersonal skills, ability to maintain collegial relations with students, parents, and colleagues

  • Some knowledge of educational technology, openness to learning new applications

  • Familiarity with project and inquiry based learning practices

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Primarily classroom environment; ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and groups of individuals

  • Ability to move about the classroom/school and the OES campus

  • Mobility sufficient to ensure the safety of children

  • Ability to lift and carry, with or without assistance, up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis

 

Summary

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should apply on the OES Employment page: https://secure5.saashr.com/ta/OESG20.careers?ShowJob=453323202.

Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and changes made based on the needs of the school and the position.

Oregon Episcopal School does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), disability, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristic or status.