Upper School Chinese Teacher

Community School of Naples (CSN) is currently seeking a talented, collaborative and motivated Upper School Chinese teacher starting on August 6, 2025.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a proficiency-based environment where focus on student-created communication of language is built through a well-articulated curriculum. Community School of Naples has state-of-the-art language learning resources to support teaching and learning, thus engaging students as enthusiastic learners. Through CSN's Global Exchange Program, CSN is intent on getting its faculty and students out of the classroom and into the world to authentically use their language skills, and multiple opportunities for faculty to serve as overseas chaperones are available each year. Teaching responsibilities will include 5 sections of Chinese. Other responsibilities might include serving as an advisor to a group of students.

CSN is one of the top independent schools in southwest Florida and maintains a PK3-12 school enrollment of over 1000 students. CSN has a high retention rate with many dedicated teachers here for longer than 10 years; some more than 30. Our students track higher than all other southwest Florida schools in test scores, extracurricular activities, and college acceptances. The school’s beautiful 77-acre campus features lush landscaping, ponds, and an open atmosphere.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken Chinese.
• A bachelor’s degree in education, linguistics or related areas (a master’s degree preferred), and a strong academic background.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching all levels of Chinese, with AP Chinese Language being a desirable advantage.
• Comfortable using various didactic technologies.
• Committed to ongoing professional development that supports ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, CI (Comprehensible Input), and guiding principles such as authentic materials, backward design, teaching grammar and vocabulary in context, and Can-Do statements for goal setting and reflection, among others.

Compensation and Benefits 

This appointment is for the 2025-26 academic year, starting with orientation on August 6, 2025, and is paid on an annual salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and qualifications. All employees are eligible to participate in CSN’s generous 403(b) retirement program as well as Aflac, Legal Shield and pet insurance. Full-time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package, including medical, Teladoc, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are offered on all school days. Please visit our website for more details about the benefits of a career at CSN.

• Community School of Naples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are a required part of CSN’s employment eligibility process.