Ms Chinese Teacher - Part-Time

MS Chinese Teacher
- Part-Time

Shady Side Academy Middle School
- Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Category:
Education

Classification:
Part-Time;
Ten months Exempt

Reporting:

Reports to:

Head of the Middle School

Anticipated

Start Date:

8/13/2026

Shady Side Academy's Middle School is seeking a part-time Chinese Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. The Chinese Teacher will instruct students in grades 6-7 in a language immersion classroom. A successful Middle School Chinese Teacher engages students in meaningful learning experiences that meet their needs and gives them the confidence to take risks with a new language.

• Keeps students at the center of their decision-making and practice
• Collaborates with colleagues and supports endeavors that benefit the larger community
• Cultivates positive partnerships with parents through consistent and transparent communication about their child's progress
• Participates in other assigned duties as determined by the Head of the Middle School

Fluency in oral and written Chinese and experience teaching Chinese is required. A bachelor's degree in Chinese, or another modern language of a native speaker, is required, and a master's degree in Chinese or a related field is strongly preferred.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Prior school experience as a Chinese teacher; middle school experience preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to a high level of language proficiency
• Ability to work as a team with the World Language faculty
• An interest in
• Openness to being an integral part of a caring community of learners