\u00a0Thank you, All. Look forward to seeing you on Sunday!<\/p>\n
Yongqi and Nan<\/p>\n
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Half-Time Middle School Mandarin<\/strong> For over nine decades, Shady Hill, a school of 510 students (Pre-K-8) and seventy-five full- and part-time teachers, has been a leader in progressive elementary education. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. The school program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others.<\/p>\n We strive to be a community whose values are strong and which is unafraid to engage students in important questions. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. We seek candidates who demonstrate a proficiency in multicultural teaching and leadership practices, and a commitment to working in a diverse community.<\/p>\n Shady Hill School is also a teaching training institution. Its long-standing Teacher Training Course, which brings as many as eighteen apprentice teachers to campus each year, prepares talented men and women for careers in education and allows each faculty member the opportunity to be a mentor and meaningful contributor to the teaching field. Because of the school\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commitment to teacher training, the school often seeks teachers with certification.<\/p>\n Specific Responsibilities:<\/p>\n -Teach seventh and eighth grade Mandarin Qualifications:<\/p>\n -Masters degree and prior teaching experience preferred Finalists are expected to teach a demonstration lesson. A writing sample and transcripts are also required.<\/p>\n Shady Hill has a 25-year salary scale with a range from $49,551 to $86,246. The median salary for the 2012-13 year is $72,175.<\/p>\n Please send a cover letter and resume to: Heather Booth, Assistant to Division Heads, Shady Hill School, 178 Coolidge Hill, Cambridge, MA 02138. Fax: 617-520-5280. Go to www.shs.org<\/a> for a detailed description of the school.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Teachers, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The mid-term exam for \u300a\u4e2d\u6587\u300bclasses went well last week. As it’s approaching the second half of\u00a0the semester, we need to keep reminding our students for good classroom behavior and positive discipline. Thank you for your continuous hard … Continue reading
\nShady Hill School
\nCambridge, MA<\/p>\n
\n-Monitor the social, emotional and academic lives of students
\n-Communicate about student progress, write reports, hold parent conferences, and meet with administrators to support the needs of individuals
\n-Work collaboratively with other members of the language department to shape and refine the curriculum
\n-Document curriculum using curriculum mapping software
\n-Serve as a community member by attending weekly faculty meetings, sitting on committees, participating in admissions activities, and assuming coverage duties<\/p>\n
\n-Strong background in language curriculum design, including a project-based approach
\n-Familiarity with integrated learning through a thematic approach
\n-Demonstrated commitment to multicultural practices
\n-An understanding of Chinese Culture
\n-A keen interest in pursuing professional development opportunities<\/p>\n