SY Chinese Lead Teacher; Grades 1-5

Washington, DC

Job Title:
Chinese Lead Classroom Teacher - SY 27-28

Department
:
Education

FLSA Status
:
Professional Exempt

Reports to
:
Washington Yu Ying Principals

Compensation: $67,759 - $116,269

Application Timeline

We are opening applications early to begin building our candidate pool for the  school year.

What to expect:

October 1, 2026:
Applications open

October–January:
Applications are collected and candidates are added to our applicant pool. We will generally not begin reviewing applications or conducting interviews during this period.

February–Early April 2027:
Candidate review and interviews will take place.

March–April 2027:
Offers will be extended to selected candidates on a rolling basis.

If you apply early, please do not be concerned if you do not hear from us immediately. Your application will remain in our candidate pool, and we will begin the active selection process closer to our February recruitment timeline.

Company Overview:
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, achieving high levels of academic and organizational success. Our diverse and inclusive community reaches far beyond the walls of our building. At Yu Ying teachers, staff and families are collaborators, who together, are raising the next generation of culturally fluent and well-rounded global citizens.

Position Overview: Yu Ying is looking for passionate and experienced Chinese Lead Teachers (CLTs) to inspire and guide our students through an immersive language learning journey. Lead Teachers at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enriching an inquiry-based classroom environment that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about young children and want continuous-on-the-job development for growth.

Essential Responsibilities, including but not limited:

• Implement grade appropriate IB PYP curriculum (Chinese literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Science)
• Lead the implementation of the IB units of inquiry through Chinese language, ensuring alignment with programme standards and school priorities.
• Design, plan, and deliver transdisciplinary units that integrate Chinese learning within the IB framework.
• Ensure a focus on conceptual understanding to support students in developing, extending, and transferring their ideas across contexts.
• Utilize current IB resources and guidance, and regularly review and refine the implementation of the Chinese programme based on IB expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design, plan, assess, and moderate learning experiences within the IB programme.
• Use local and global contexts to establish relevance and authenticity in Chinese learning experiences.