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This teacher is responsible for developing and teaching curriculum and materials using engaging and age-appropriate instructional strategies based on best practices of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Will infuse international-mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis by incorporating hands-on learning activities into daily instruction. Must conduct classroom instruction in English and Mandarin Chinese. Specific duties include: Developing and implementing Mandarin Chinese language and multicultural curriculum, utilizing the best immersion teaching practices to help ensure that our students develop both a deep understanding of content and their communication ability in a second language; Utilizing Responsive Classroom practices to help students develop the needed social skills that will allow them to function in our society as a productive member; Analyzing, designing, and preparing course objectives and outlines according to existing state and school curriculum guidelines and requirements; Maintaining knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in language acquisition (for language and immersion teachers); Evaluating student performance and taking into account language aptitude, grade level, class size, and related factors; Adapting the curriculum to meet the need of classes and individuals; Collaborating with teachers, program specialists, teacher mentors, coordinators, directors and other staff; Contributing to the school s ongoing efforts to integrate multicultural programming in the curriculum to address the needs of our increasingly diverse student body; Communicating closely and encouraging parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions and student progress; Participating in regular planning and staff development; and participating in professional development deemed important to the school and/or to individual teachers; Creating a safe classroom environment.