Part-Time Mandarin or Spanish Teacher

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards-Midtown West•New York, NY

49d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards is hiring a part-time Mandarin or Spanish Teacher to introduce infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children to a new language through music, stories, movement, games, and other engaging classroom activities. The teacher will make language learning fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate, helping children build vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in a positive and inclusive environment. The role collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate language learning into daily activities and communicates with center leadership about lesson plans and children's progress. The teacher is expected to maintain a safe, organized learning environment and follow applicable New York City childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements. The position pays $25.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications; part-time hours are to be discussed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.
Strong communication skills and an engaging teaching style.
Patient, creative, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with children.
Ability to develop age-appropriate language learning activities.
Must meet applicable NYC childcare background screening and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching or working with young children.
Experience with early childhood language instruction.

Responsibilities

Introduce Mandarin or Spanish through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Plan interactive language lessons using songs, stories, games, and movement.
Help children develop vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence.
Adapt activities for different ages and developmental stages.
Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate language learning into daily activities.
Encourage participation through play and hands-on experiences.
Maintain a safe and organized learning environment.
Communicate with center leadership about lesson plans and children's progress.
Follow applicable New York City childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance for eligible employees.
Dental insurance for eligible employees.
Vision insurance for eligible employees.
Paid time off, subject to eligibility.
401(k) with available company match, subject to eligibility.
Employee childcare discount.
Paid training and professional development.
Career advancement opportunities.
Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment.
Competitive salary of $25.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.