West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Is Hiring An Elementary Teacher

🌏 Seeking Fluent Mandarin Elementary Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year! Join our team to provide immersive language education for young learners.

Chinese-Speaking Elementary Teachers Needed for the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Title: Dual Language Immersion Teacher - Mandarin Chinese (Simplified)

Department: World Languages

Reports To: Principal and Supervisor of World Languages

Salary Guide: WWPEA; 10 Month Contract

🌟 Position Summary

Provide daily instruction for students in accordance with Board-approved curriculum. This is a tenure track position for a Chinese Dual Language Immersion teacher.

🎓 Qualifications

• K-6 Elementary Certification
• Demonstration of fluency in the target language, which can include:
  • OPI Score of Advanced Low or Higher
  • A World Language (Chinese) Teaching Certificate
  • Bilingual/Bicultural Co-endorsement
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Proof of US Citizenship or appropriate work authorization

📝 Essential Duties

Planning and Preparation

• Maintain lesson plans aligned with the Board-approved model for teaching and learning
• Develop instructional materials and strategies tailored to individual student needs
• Set specific objectives and effectively instruct to meet them
• Plan age-appropriate class activities and presentations
• Collaborate with staff during planning times
• Incorporate district IEP requirements into planning

Instruction and Assessment

• Deliver quality instruction consistent with Board-approved curriculum
• Utilize curricula, textbooks, technology, and activities to meet standards
• Monitor and record student academic progress and growth
• Identify student needs and provide engaging instruction
• Establish standards for classroom behavior conducive to learning
• Use class time effectively, supervising activities as assigned
• Design assessments to inform instruction
• Employ differentiated instruction and accommodations per IEPs
• Refer students to support personnel following district protocols

Classroom Environment

• Create a respectful, engaging, and age-appropriate classroom environment
• Implement policies and rules for student conduct
• Foster a positive rapport and culture for learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Seek ongoing professional development through reading, workshops, and courses
• Attend school and district meetings as required
• Complete mandated training and professional development annually
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress and social-emotional growth
• Enhance instruction through community resources and professional contacts
• Collaborate with colleagues to support struggling learners
• Maintain confidentiality per laws and policies
• Enforce school rules, regulations, and policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors

📝 Terms of Employment

10-month contract with salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education.

This job description is reviewed and may change as district and state requirements evolve. It does not constitute a contract.

📝 Evaluation and Technology Skills

• Annual performance reviews per NJ law and district policies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suite, Genesis Employee Portal, and Student Information Systems

🔧 ADA Statement & Equal Opportunity

External and internal applicants, including employees with disabilities, must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The district determines accommodations per law.

The West Windsor-Plainsboro School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.