Chinese teacher job description

We are seeking a candidate for a Chinese Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) candidate to support a customer site in St. Louis, MO or Springfield Virginia. DoD security clearance may be required

The Chinese Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate's work is essential to the missions of these users.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
* Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Requires a BA degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
* Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
* Qualified candidates should also have experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and, expertise in research and information gathering
* DoD security clearance may be required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired
* Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
* Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines
* Candidate should work well as part of a team effort

Associated Veterans is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (40 or over), genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

[EEO/AA/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disability employer]

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

Teachers at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With an interdisciplinary focus, AIS teachers also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.

This is a full-time position teaching PYP curriculum in Chinese to students in Lower Primary School (5K - Grade 2) with a beginning date to be determined. AIS is building a pool of candidates for future needs.

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Head of Primary School
Start Date: TBD
Application Deadline: ongoing

JOB PURPOSE
Primary School Classroom teachers collaborate with a fulltime co-teacher across languages, sharing the responsibility of the class. Co-teachers plan, implement and assess learning, contributing to a successful Primary Years Programme (PYP). Teachers foster an atmosphere conducive to inclusive, transdisciplinary learning through the lense of inquiry, embedding visible thinking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboratively plan inquiry-based lessons across subject boundaries, in a transdisciplinary manner with a co-teacher.
• Model cooperation and collaboration through the delivery of learning, in partnership with your co-teacher.
• Differentiate using data points that inform lesson design so that each child is challenged in their zone of proximal development.
• Develop relationships with students that support a restorative practices approach to building community and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Clearly communicate expectations with students, check for understanding and pivot as appropriate.
• Assess learning and document students' progress.
• Safeguard students by monitoring their physical and social-emotional safety in partnership with parents, administrators and school counselors.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, teachers and colleagues to support the culture of “we.”
• Create a safe place of learning which is intentionally inclusive where all voices are seen, heard and valued.
• Promote Chinese language and culture through our curriculum.

Ideal candidates will have experience with a range of pedagogical approaches and will be excited by the opportunity to teach a diverse student body in an inquisitive and inquiry-based environment with integrity. The ideal candidate has demonstrated effective equitable and inclusive practices within and outside the classroom. A passion for teaching, flexible attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, and a sense of humor are essential.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A native Chinese speaker
• At least 3 year of teaching experience as a primary teacher
• Successful experience in an inquiry/trans-disciplinary or IBPYP environment
• IB PYP teaching experience is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply.
• Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential.
• A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry and experiential based pedagogy is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition
• Successful experience in an inquiry/transdisciplinary or IB PYP environment

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Builds Relationships and Rapport
• Caring
• Creative and critical thinker
• Open-minded
• Principled
• Reflective
• Self-motivated learner
• Strong communication and organizational skills

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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