MYP/DP Mandarin

Position: IB MYP/DP Mandarin Teacher

Terms: Permanent, Full-Time (starting immediately)

Reports to: Senior School Principal

Introduction: 

Mulgrave School teachers inspire students to achieve their personal best by providing a rich and engaging programme that develops students’ skills, promotes curiosity and love of learning, and prioritises well-being. 

All students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grades 6-10, and most students pursue the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 & 12, although about 20+% each year opt for an Enriched Pathway to graduation that includes a mix of DP and other courses. Teaching and learning are enriched by opportunities for exploration in the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service, leadership, and more.

Mulgrave is a fast-paced and highly collaborative professional environment, where innovation is encouraged and student learning and well-being drive everything we do. 2.5 hours of collaborative planning time are built into the weekly schedule, allowing subject teams to work closely together and learn from one another. A low student-teacher ratio and a stimulating, well-resourced, technology-rich environment make this an exceptional place to teach. Our teachers get to know their students well, both in and out of the classroom, and work together to ensure that every student is appropriately challenged, feels safe and seen, and knows that they belong at Mulgrave.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an inspirational, experienced secondary Mandarin teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The appointee will teach Mandarin Language Acquisition (Mandarin B) and/or Mandarin Language and Literature (Mandarin A) in the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and may also teach IB Diploma Programme Chinese B in Grades 11 and 12. The position will also include being a homeroom Advisor and contributing to the co-curricular programme, based on interest and experience. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach IB MYP/DP Mandarin courses at a range of grade levels from 6-12
• Contribute to curriculum planning and programme development as a member of the Mandarin subject team
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of and passion for Chinese culture and Mandarin language education
• Connect with and inspire students to outstanding levels of achievement in their Mandarin studies
• Serve as Homeroom Advisor for a group of approximately 12 students
• Supervise Extended Essays, as assigned by the Principal
• Support students’ post-secondary goals by providing reference letters as required
• Contribute to co-curricular programming (as a club supervisor, coach, etc.) and outdoor education experiences
• For candidates with the appropriate experience and interest, there may be a possibility of teaching an elective through our LEAP elective program, or another subject such as Character Education or TOK

Opportunities:

In this role you will: 

• Inspire students to achieve their personal best by providing a rich and engaging programme that develops students’ skills, promotes curiosity and love of learning, and prioritises well-being.
• Teach in a fast-paced, highly collaborative professional environment, where innovation is encouraged and student learning and well-being drive everything we do.
• Benefit from a low student-teacher ratio and a stimulating, well-resourced, technology-rich classroom environment.
• Provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population.
• Provide opportunities to enrich learning through the exploration in the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service, leadership and more.
• Appropriately challenge students, allowing them to feel safe, seen and that they belong.

All Mulgrave teachers are expected to:

• Develop a classroom environment that builds positive relationships and fosters an ethic of care
• Design, prepare and deliver learning activities that facilitate authentic engagement
• Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning
• Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress for the purposes of teaching, learning and reporting
• Participate in faculty and parent meetings and special events
• Model respectful and timely communication with students, colleagues and parents
• Attend professional development workshops as required by the school
• Endorse the school’s mission and values

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a Canadian resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must meet or be willing to obtain all requirements to be certified to teach in British Columbia
• Native-level fluency in written and spoken Mandarin
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Mandarin to adolescents
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or the equivalent
• Hold or be willing to obtain an age appropriate First Aid Certificate

Preferred Experience and Qualities:

• Knowledge and understanding of International Baccalaureate programmes and philosophy
• Successful experience teaching Mandarin language in a school setting
• Experience teaching IB MYP or DP Language Acquisition or Language and Literature
• Involvement with the IB Educator Network as a Workshop Leader, Examiner, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to support the diverse learning needs of students in a class through personalization
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for connecting with students beyond the classroom, through athletics, co-curriculars, etc.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment 

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural staff & student population, Mulgrave actively seeks to recruit from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international school faculties. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach if you require accommodations during the application or interview process. For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice or if you need assistance, please contact info@mulgrave.com.

The annual salary for this position is competitive and falls within the range of $86,000 to $119,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, and relevant experience in accordance with BC labour laws and company policies.

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