Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School Is Hiring A Chinese Teaching Fellow

Join Our Team as a SY 26-27 Chinese Teaching Fellow (Grades PK3-K) 🌏🎓

An exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic Chinese Immersion educational community dedicated to fostering culturally fluent and globally-minded young learners.

Job Details

• Position: SY 26-27 Chinese Teaching Fellow (Pre K 3-Kindergarten)
• Department: Education
• FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Reports To: Director of Fellows, Early Years Campus Principal
• Compensation: $51,000 - $53,550/year 💰

Company Overview 🏫

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, known for high academic achievement and a strong organizational culture. Our community celebrates diversity and inclusivity, with teachers, staff, and families working together to raise the next generation of culturally fluent global citizens.

Position Overview 🌟

We seek passionate, communicative, open-minded educators committed to collaborative learning. As a Fellow, you will be part of a supportive faculty dedicated to continuous improvement. You will initially serve as a classroom assistant, gradually assuming more co-teaching responsibilities with the goal of becoming a lead classroom teacher.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

• Assist in teaching methods that are interactive, hands-on, inquiry-based, and promote self-discovery and critical thinking.
• Support the lead teacher in fostering high academic expectations.
• Understand child development principles.
• Meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Help establish a respectful, effective classroom culture.
• Promote literacy across all content areas.
• Nurture students and collaborate with families.
• Work effectively in a team setting utilizing strong interpersonal skills.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and feedback.
• Contribute to the educator community with flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm.
• Learn to integrate and align curriculum across disciplines.
• Understand scope, sequence, and learning objectives.
• Show interest in language learning and cultural diversity.

Required Qualifications 📜

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Degree in education from an accredited institution preferred
• Master’s degree in education preferred
• Native-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese required

Benefits Package 🎁

Paid Time Off 🏖️

• 10 Personal/Sick Days
• 11 Federal Holidays, including Chinese New Year and DC Emancipation Day

Insurance Benefits 🩺

• 100% Company-covered Healthcare
• Dependent Coverage
• FSA/HSA Options
• Company-covered Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Fully Covered Dental Coverage

Work-Life Support & Professional Growth 🌱

• Public Transit Assistance 🚆
• Staff Preference Enrollment with Yu Ying
• On-Site Daycare (Ages 0-4) 🧸
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Annual Bonuses and Monetary Rewards 💵
• 3% 401K Match

Terms of Employment ⏰

10-month schedule aligned with the academic calendar.

Physical Demands 💪

Must be able to:

• Lift, move, carry, pull, or push equipment and/or students as needed.
• Sit, stand, walk, and run according to schedule.
• Communicate effectively in English with proper grammar.
• Use vision skills including close, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Use hands and arms to operate tools, computers, and objects.

Environmental Demands 🌤️

Must be able to handle exposure to:

• Various childhood and adult illnesses
• Weather conditions
• Heated, air-conditioned, and ventilated environments
• Chemical substances used for cleaning and instruction
• High noise levels at times

Note: Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to update policies, procedures, and this job description. Employees will be informed of changes via email or staff meetings.