Mandarin Immersion Math Teacher

Grade 6-12 teachers develop curriculum and materials using engaging and age-appropriate instructional strategies based on the best practices of the International Baccalaureate; infuse international-mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis; incorporate hands-on learning activities into daily instruction; conduct classroom instruction in English or, in specific subject areas and classes, in the target language (Mandarin); communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions and student progress;

create a safe and welcoming classroom environment using best practices of Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom for Middle School; collaborate with other teachers, coaches, or administrators regarding their teaching; maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in language acquisition (for language and immersion teachers); participate in regular planning and staff development; and participate in professional development deemed important to the school and/or to individual teachers.

$41,000-$56,000

• Must have a valid Minnesota teaching license or the ability to earn permission to teach in MN prior to the start of the school year.
• Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, both oral and written communications.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or related field.

• Experience teaching/living abroad is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the age level of the open position is preferred.
• Teaching experience in the International Baccalaureate DP and MYP is preferred.
• Experience with Developmental Design and Responsive Classroom is preferred.

This position requires vocal communication, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, use of hands to grasp and feel, and vision abilities including close, distance, and adjusting focus. Lifting/moving required frequently up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds or more. Work occasionally requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and is generally in a moderately noisy location.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA)is a PreK-12 public charter school educating over 1200 students. The school opened in 2004, added grades 7 - 12 in 2015 and 2016. The school is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme. We offer Spanish and Mandarin language immersion in PreK - 5 and an immersion continuation program in grades 6 - 12, as well as entry points for non-immersion students in a language-rich environment.

Teachers are highly involved in developing curriculum and writing materials, as well as decision making at the school. In fact, the school's board of directors has a teacher majority. We enjoy high teacher retention, and frequently have a waiting list of students who want to enter our program.

LILA prepares tomorrow’s critical thinkers and global citizens through language immersion and inquiry-driven study.

• Think For Myself
• Think About Others
• Think Beyond Today

• Recognized for our fiscal responsibility from the MDE, receiving the state Finance Award for the past ten years in a row.
• Received multiple grants since inception, totaling nearly 1.5 million dollars.

Many of our teachers were born in Mandarin and Spanish speaking…