Academic English ESL Teacher Mandarin Required

Premier Academy Walnut•Walnut, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Academy Walnut is seeking a passionate and engaging Academic English (ESL) Teacher to join their academic team. This role focuses on helping Mandarin-speaking students develop the English language skills they need to succeed in U.S. schools. Depending on experience and expertise, the teacher will work with students from elementary through high school in personalized 1-to-1 lessons, helping them build confidence in English and transition successfully into an English-speaking academic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in English, TESOL, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of teaching or tutoring experience.
Strong communication and classroom management skills.
Passion for teaching English language learners.
Ability to adapt lessons for students with different English proficiency levels.
Fluent in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is required.
Well-organised, reliable, professional, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching ESL, ELD, EFL, or Academic English.
Experience working with newly arrived immigrant students or English language learners.
Strong knowledge of the Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD), including ELD programmes and academic pathways.
Experience teaching in a tutoring centre, private school, or educational setting.

Responsibilities

Teach personalized 1-to-1 Academic English (ESL) lessons based on each student's English proficiency and learning goals.
Deliver engaging lessons using Premier Academy's curriculum and teaching materials.
Help students develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills.
Support students transitioning into U.S. schools by strengthening their academic English and classroom communication.
Build students' confidence in using English for school, daily life, and social interactions.
Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to parents and the management team.
Adapt teaching strategies to meet each student's English proficiency, learning style, and academic goals.
Create a positive, encouraging, and engaging learning environment.