High School Mandarin Teacher (1.0 FTE) Academic Year 2025-2026 at San Domenico School

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose. We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions; lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness; and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future. Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school. Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.

Purpose Statement This teacher will anchor San Domenico’s Mandarin program as the lead teacher for Mandarin levels 1-AP. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, accomplished Mandarin instructor. This teacher must be experienced in numerous modalities of instruction in which learning is academically rigorous, engaging, lively, and communication-based. Experience with introductory level as well as the AP Chinese Language and Culture curriculum is preferred. Responsibilities of a Mandarin Teacher The School’s faculty strives to set for its students an example of high ethical standards, moral behavior, and devotion to excellence. This responsibility involves the following: To maintain a climate of trust and mutual respect which encourages students to risk the questions, the opinions and mistakes necessary to learn. To offer students clear educational objectives for each course supported by appropriate assignments, activities and evaluation. To accurately assess each student’s progress and inform the student, the parents, the academic advisor and the appropriate administrator immediately of any serious difficulty. To show concern for and nurture the student’s intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development. To work collaboratively with colleagues within the World Language department and within the Upper School.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mandarin or related subject Previous experience teaching Mandarin courses at the high school level Proficiency with technology Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in related subject or education; California Single Subject Teaching Credential

commensurate with experience and skill set

Compensation The salary range for this position is $72,260- $140,000 annually, commensurate with skill set and experience. This position is classified as exempt and includes an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, a matching 403b retirement plan, and daily lunch on work days. How to apply Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your salary requirements. Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email. Or mail to: San Domenico School 1500 Butterfield Road San Anselmo, CA 94960 Attn: Full-Time Mandarin Teacher San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital-status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. No phone calls please