West Virginia

STARTALK Chinese Language Instructor

Candidate Information

Qualifications for WV STARTALK Chinese Language Instructor

·  Native-level Chinese language proficiency

·  Native-level Chinese cultural knowledge and expertise

·  Ability to legally work in the United States

·  Previous experience presenting Chinese language and culture to an audience

·  Previous experience teaching Chinese language preferred

·  Previous experience working with elementary children preferred

·  Previous experience working within a STARTALK summer camp preferred

Commitment to the Project

·  Participate in a minimum of 3 on-site/pre-program trainings.

·  Enroll and participate in a STARTALK Chinese Teacher program if personal situation allows or participate in a mediated-online training module program.

·  Develop extracurricular activities and materials related to the STARTALK program theme.

·  Deliver/Facilitate instruction during the West Virginia STARTALK program at Cheat Lake Elementary during the 10 days of the program.

·  Collaborate with Project Coordinator, Instructional Facilitators, Site facilitators and the Chinese Language Consultant and other program staff throughout the implementation of the STARTALK program.

Project Incentives:

·  $675 for participating in the three days of training & Curriculum development

·  $450 for program curriculum development and set up

·  $2,250 for delivering/facilitating/implementing/reflecting upon instruction during the 10 days of the WV STARTALK program in Morgantown, WV

Project Timelines:

·  April 3, 2013: Notification of Acceptance

·  May – June, 2013: (Pre-Program Preparation) TBD 3 Days of on-site Professional Development Training, Additional STARTALK Teacher Training, Program Set-up

·  June 17-28, 2013: WV STARTALK Program at Cheat Lake Elementary – Morgantown, WV

West Virginia

STARTALK Chinese Language & Culture Consultant

Candidate Information

Submitting your application:

1.  Rename this document so the filename includes your last name and date, e.g., Smith_App_2_1_11.doc”

2.  E-mail this completed application to no later than April 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Personal Information

Name:
Street Address:
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Home Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
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Education

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Short-Answer Questions

1.  Please describe any experience you have in working with elementary children.

2.  Please describe your previous work in presenting Chinese language and cultures to others.

3.  What special skills or talents do you possess that you feel will benefit the WV STARTALK program?

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Thank you for applying to participate as a program instructor for STARTALK. Instructors for the initiative will be selected based upon experience, qualifications, level of interest, recommendations, and program need.

West Virginia Department of Education