Substitute Teacher (German, French, Mandarin and English Speakers) Pre-K to 12th at Silicon Valley International School – Palo Alto, California

Silicon Valley International School [INTL] seeks variable-hour substitute teachers for its elementary, middle, and early years programs, beginning immediately. We seek substitute teachers who are native speakers and literate in French, Mandarin, German, or English.
Our school offers three bilingual programs in Chinese, French, and German, along with an Upper School Language Acquisition program (USLA) for students with no prior immersion experience. Silicon Valley International School's instructors do not just teach students an additional language; they also impart the skills to become agile, responsive, and global thinkers. Moreover, we strengthen our language programs through the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which codifies our structured inquiry pedagogy. By offering such a unique learning environment, we cultivate international leadership skills in our students, encouraging them to lead lives worthy of their boundless futures.

All employees must demonstrate commitment to INTL's mission and the population we serve and be experienced with teaching at the grade school level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.

INTL is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. Please see our policy on the main Employment page.

It should be noted that the requirement for a substitute teacher may vary on a day-to-day basis, depending on the school's operational needs. However, the school administration will make every effort to provide advanced notification if such a need arises. This arrangement is aimed at ensuring a seamless educational experience for the students.

Qualifications:
• University degree
• Experience teaching grade school children
• Native/literate in French, German, Mandarin, or English

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is $33.00; however, it does not include any benefits. Please note that this is not a contractual position, and we cannot guarantee any minimum number of hours.

To Apply:
To facilitate the application process, please specify the language track you are applying for—namely, English, French, German, or Mandarin. In addition to your comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV/ Résume), we would greatly appreciate a well-considered letter of interest. Please note that the letter should effectively demonstrate your suitability for the position. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to receiving your application. No phone calls, please.