Academic Director (K-8) - Bilingual program experience highly prefered

Academic Director (K-8)

• Bilingual program experience highly prefered Hope Chinese Charter School
• 4.6 Beaverton, OR Job Details Full-time | Contract $85,000
• $100,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Career development plan Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Teamwork Teacher collaboration Teaching Certification Education Working with students Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Hope Chinese Charter School (HCCS) is one of the top Charter K-8 Schools in Oregon with a nationally recognized Mandarin Chinese immersion program.

We're also a public employer in Oregon providing pension benefits. HCCS employees enjoy a family-like atmosphere with supportive colleagues, families, and students.

Position:

Academic Director [full-time exempt] Reports to:

Interim Principal Schedule:

8:00am

• 4:00pm (M-F) [ 2026-27

School Year:

8/18/2026

• 6/11/2027 ]

Position Overview:

The Director of Academic provides instructional leadership to support high quality teaching and learning in a Chinese and English language immersion environment. This role focuses on teacher development, curriculum alignment, data driven instruction, and program coherence across both language tracks. The Director works closely with the Interim Principal to strengthen instructional practices, ensure alignment across Chinese and English programs, and drive continuous academic improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred
• Valid Oregon Teaching License (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a K-8 setting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required, with the ability to work effectively across bilingual teams
• Proficiency in reading and writing simplified Chinese strongly preferred, to support alignment of Chinese and English curriculum and instructional materials
• Experience in curriculum development, alignment, and instructional design strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strength in instructional coaching, teacher development, and professional learning
• Demonstrated knowledge of language acquisition theory and instructional practices, particularly in dual language immersion settings
• Ability to analyze and use student data to inform instruction and program improvement
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Proactive problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfort with technology and digital tools to support instruction and collaboration Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Instructional Leadership:

• Promote effective bilingual instructional practices, language acquisition strategies, and culturally responsive teaching
• Monitor instructional quality across classrooms and support consistency and coherence across grade levels
• Conduct classroom observations to inform instructional support and ensure rigor and alignment in practice
• Collaborate with school leadership to align instructional priorities with the school's overall academic vision
• Support the alignment and effectiveness of Chinese and English intervention systems, in partnership with intervention team, to ensure timely, data-informed support for diverse student learning needs

Curriculum & Program Coherence:

• Lead the alignment and integration of Chinese and English curricula across the K-8 program, ensuring a coherent and well-sequenced learning experience across grades, subjects, and language tracks
• Ensure the Chinese and English programs are intentionally designed to align in both language development and academic content, so that instruction across languages is complementary, connected, and mutually reinforcing
• Ensure curriculum coherence across all core subject areas (e.g., literacy, math, science, and social studies), supporting meaningful connections between language development and content learning
• Support alignment of curriculum with relevant standards (e.

g., ACTFL, Oregon

ELA, ELD

) in ways that are meaningful and appropriate to the dual language immersion context

• Partner with teachers to review and refine curriculum based on student learning needs, program goals, and instructional priorities
• Lead curriculum mapping processes, including developing and maintaining curriculum maps and renewal calendar, managing a curriculum renewal cycle, and coordinating the curriculum review and revision process across teams
• Support the design of interdisciplinary learning experiences, including project-based learning and milestone and capstone programs, to deepen integration and application of student learning Teacher Development (Coaching & Professional Learning):
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and instructional support to teachers
• Conduct classroom observations and deliver actionable, growth-oriented feedback; support the Interim Principal in teacher evaluation processes.
• Support teachers in setting goals and reflecting on instructional practice
• Design and facilitate professional development aligned with school priorities and teacher needs
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth

Assessment & Data-Driven Improvement:

• Serve as the school's testing coordinator for state assessments (e.g., OSAS), including scheduling, logistics, and staff training
• Develop and maintain a schoolwide assessment calendar to ensure alignment and effective use of instructional time
• Lead the implementation and analysis of ELA and other schoolwide assessments to support instructional planning
• Collaborate with the Chinese Assessment Coordinator to implement standardized Chinese language assessments aligned with ACTFL proficiency goals
• Support teachers in using assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student progress

Collaboration & Student Support:

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and academically focused school culture
• Support practices that foster student engagement, belonging, and academic success
• Serve as the school's Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and reporting requirements

Working Conditions:

• Works primarily indoor, may on occasion work outdoors supervising students in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Often needs to stand/walk/navigate in the classroom for long periods of time.
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting, and to speak and hear in often loud environments.
• The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases.
• Need to transport classroom instructional materials, books, binders, paperwork.

For heavier lifting, assistance is available. HCCS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. HCCS strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Pay:

$85,000.00

• $100,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person