Mandarin Teacher

La Mère Academy • Leander, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and engaging Mandarin-speaking teacher to provide Mandarin language instruction to children twice per week. The ideal candidate will create a fun, immersive, and age-appropriate learning environment that encourages students to develop listening, speaking, reading, and cultural awareness skills in Mandarin Chinese.

Requirements

• Native or fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching Mandarin to children preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Chinese Language, Linguistics, or a related field preferred.
• Teaching certification or relevant language teaching experience is a plus.
• Experience working with young toddlers, early preschool and Pre-k.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate language acquisition techniques.
• Enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing personality.
• Ability to incorporate Chinese culture, traditions, music, and stories into lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interactive Mandarin language lessons for children.
• Introduce students to Mandarin vocabulary, pronunciation, basic conversation, songs, games, and cultural activities.
• Create a positive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Adapt lessons to meet the developmental and learning needs of students.
• Encourage participation and help students build confidence in speaking Mandarin.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to parents and/or program administrators as needed.
• Prepare lesson materials and classroom activities.
• Maintain classroom organization and ensure student safety at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level