CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Located in San Francisco, CA, Cathedral School for Boys is an independent elementary school for boys in grades K-8. Our Mission is to provide an excellent education through intellectual inquiry and rigor that is centered in the Episcopal tradition and is respectful of and welcoming to people of all religious traditions and beliefs.

Careers

We believe in teachers! Join the Cathedral community and experience what it means to create transformative learning experiences for our students through collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and a growth mindset.

We recognize the challenges associated with working in San Francisco. For this reason, we are committed to supporting our faculty and staff, both in and out of the classroom. A career at Cathedral includes:

• Salaries and benefits that are among the most generous of any school in the Bay Area

• Health care coverage for staff and their dependents

• A robust non-matching retirement contribution

• Parking and commuter benefits

• A delicious daily lunch provided by Acre Gourmet

• Significant resources towards professional development 

  
  

Main Purpose of Role
The Mandarin Teacher is responsible for implementing our Mandarin program at the elementary school level, as well as developing curriculum, planning and teaching instructional lessons, and assessing students at the elementary and middle school levels.

Language Department Goals
We believe in the power that learning a second language greatly contributes to a student’s overall development. Our program seeks to:

• Develop cultural competency, equity, and inclusion by providing dual exposure to both Spanish and Mandarin

• Develop proficiency in the following areas (adapted from World Readiness Standards, ACTFL):

• Communication skills (interpersonal, interpretive, presentational)

• Cultures (understanding cultural practices and products)

• Connections (make connections to other disciplines; access and evaluate information from and about diverse cultures and perspectives)

• Comparisons (language comparisons, cultural comparisons)

• Communities (interaction and collaboration within community and beyond)

Key Responsibilities

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values

• Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess

• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction

• Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement.

• Foster classroom community through inclusionary, compassionate, and supportive practices

• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion

• Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (eg. duties)

• Honor the confidentiality of school and student information

• Communicate effectively with co-lead, students, families, and colleagues

• Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, Professional Development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors

• Other duties including advisor for middle school: recess, lunch and other applicable duties; and participation in admissions events, as examples

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments

• Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, as well as listen and recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the CSB community

• Practice courage and act with integrity to speak up, speak out, and stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular

• Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions

Skills and Competencies

• Passion for teaching and celebrating Mandarin language and East Asian culture

• A commitment to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers

• An openness to professional development and continuous learning

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• A pleasant and collegial approach to work and, ideally, a sense of humor

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Contact:
Please send a cover letter and a resume to Kate Juergens, Assistant Head of School, at juergens@cathedralschool.net

Role Title: Mandarin Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Lower School
Direct Reports: N/A