Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School Is Hiring A Chinese Lead Teacher

Join our vibrant community as a Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, inspiring students through immersive language learning within the International Baccalaureate framework. 🌟

SY 26-27 Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher

Department:

Education

FLSA Status:

Professional Exempt

Reports To:

Washington Yu Ying Principals

Compensation:

$61,714 - $96,779 annually

Position Overview

Yu Ying is seeking passionate and experienced Chinese Lead Teachers (CLTs) to lead our students on an engaging language journey. As part of a collaborative faculty, you will create an inquiry‑based classroom environment that fosters curiosity and academic excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals dedicated to early childhood education and professional growth. 🌱

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement grade-appropriate IB PYP curriculum covering Chinese literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Science
• Lead the planning and execution of IB units of inquiry through Chinese, ensuring alignment with programme standards and school priorities
• Design and deliver transdisciplinary units integrating Chinese language within the IB framework
• Focus on developing students' conceptual understanding and transfer of ideas across contexts
• Review and refine Chinese curriculum using IB resources and expectations
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning, assessing, and moderating learning experiences
• Utilize local and global contexts to ensure relevance in Chinese learning activities
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and dynamic classroom and school culture
• Support oral language development across all content areas
• Maintain effective communication with families and work collaboratively in grade-level teams
• Supervise students actively during instruction, transitions, and activities to ensure safety
• Proactively monitor environments, enforce safety, and intervene when necessary
• Respond promptly and appropriately to injuries or medical concerns, following school protocols
• Document safety incidents accurately, notifying staff and families as required
• Implement all special education plans (IEPs, 504 Plans) with fidelity
• Participate in special education meetings and collaborative planning sessions
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Address students’ social-emotional and physical well-being following the Whole Child Model
• Promote IB mission and values, modeling internationally minded practices daily
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Native‑level fluency in Mandarin Chinese is mandatory
• At least one year of experience as a lead classroom teacher or Chinese Teaching Fellow at Washington Yu Ying

Benefits

Culture 🌍

• Supportive community of students, parents, and colleagues
• Growth-oriented environment promoting continuous learning for educators
• Dedicated team valuing collaboration and professional development
• Access to exceptional professional development, including IB Master’s programs
• Focus on inquiry-based, hands-on student-centered learning through the IB Primary Years Programme

Paid Time Off 🏖️

• 10 Personal/Sick days
• 1 Milestone Day per year of service
• 11 Federal Holidays, including Chinese New Year and DC Emancipation Day

Insurance Benefits 🩺

• Comprehensive Healthcare coverage
• Dependent coverage options
• FSA/HSA flexible spending accounts
• 100% company-covered Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Fully covered Dental coverage

Work‑Life Balance Supports ⚖️

• Public Transit Assistance
• Preference enrollment in Yu Ying programs
• On‑Site Daycare (ages 3 months to 4 years)
• Professional Development opportunities
• Annual bonuses, stipends, and monetary rewards
• 3% 401K match after 1 year of employment

Terms of Employment

10 months per year

Physical Demands 💪

• Lift, move, carry, pull, or push equipment and students as needed
• Sit, stand, walk, and run for required durations
• Speak and hear effectively
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision with focus
• Communicate clearly in English with proper grammar
• Handle objects and operate equipment with hands and fingers

Environmental Demands 🌦️

• Exposure to various illnesses and weather conditions
• Work in heated/air-conditioned and ventilated environments
• Work in settings with chemical substances for cleaning and instruction
• Occasionally work in noisy environments

Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to update policies, procedures, and this job description. Employees will be notified of any changes via email or staff meetings and provided with an updated copy accordingly. 📧