Mandarin Teacher - Part Time
About The Position
Wellan Montessori School is seeking an experienced Mandarin Teacher to join its faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a part-time position (4 hours per week) designed to pilot a new Mandarin program, with the opportunity for gradual growth over the next several years as the program develops and expands. The Mandarin Teacher will be responsible for launching and teaching Mandarin to students in Grades 6–8 using both a textbook and a wide range of interactive, engaging activities that support increasing language proficiency and cultural appreciation. Candidates should have experience teaching Mandarin in Grades 6–8 and bring strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills to the role. They should be flexible, collaborative, and able to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Mandarin language and culture and will inspire students to grow in confidence and curiosity as they develop their language skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or beyond in related field
- Experience teaching children ages 11-14 (Grades 6–8)
- Strong classroom management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Minimum of 3 professional references required
Nice To Haves
- Heritage speaker a plus
Responsibilities
- Launching and teaching Mandarin to students in Grades 6–8
- Using a textbook and a wide range of interactive, engaging activities to support increasing language proficiency and cultural appreciation
- Creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Inspiring students to grow in confidence and curiosity as they develop their language skills
Benefits
- This position is part time and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
