Chinese Lead Teacher, Grades 1–5 — School Year 2027–28

Job overview

The Chinese Lead Teacher, Grades 1–5 — School Year 2027–28 role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $67,759–$116,269 per year. Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School focuses on Chinese immersion education and aims to develop culturally fluent, well-rounded global citizens. The teacher leads Chinese-language learning through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, designing and delivering inquiry-based, transdisciplinary instruction across literacy, social studies, math, and science. The role supports students’ academic and broader well-being, collaborates with colleagues and families, implements individual education plans and accommodations, and maintains student safety and supervision.

What you'll do

• Implement grade-appropriate IB PYP curriculum in Chinese literacy, social studies, math, and science
• lead units of inquiry through Chinese
• design and deliver transdisciplinary units
• collaborate on planning, assessment, and moderation
• support oral language development
• communicate with families
• implement IEPs, 504 Plans, and accommodations
• supervise students and follow safety and incident-reporting procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chinese lead teacher

grades 1–5

school year 2027–28

washington dc

chinese immersion

mandarin chinese

ib pyp

inquiry-based learning

$67,759–$116,269/year

elementary education

10-month employment

public charter school

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare options and dependent coverage
• FSA/HSA
• life and disability insurance
• dental coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• public transit assistance
• on-site daycare
• professional development
• annual bonus/stipend opportunities
• 3% 401(k) match after one year.

Why this role

Mandarin fluency and academic-level English proficiency required; bachelor’s degree and early childhood and/or elementary experience required. Ten-month terms of employment.

About the employer

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.