Mandarin Teacher

Nobel Learning Communities•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Mandarin Teacher - Merryhill School What We Offer • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid holidays and sick days • 401k plan with company match • Tuition discounts for your children • Professional development • Education reimbursement and partnerships About the Role Merryhill School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Mandarin Teacher to bring the Chinese language and culture to life for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives on making language learning engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate for a range of elementary learners. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who brings creativity, cultural knowledge, and a love for teaching to the classroom. You will work collaboratively with fellow educators to design lessons that support language acquisition while aligning with broader academic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Chinese Language Instruction, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Prior experience teaching Mandarin to elementary-aged students (K-6) strongly preferred
Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin
Familiarity with effective language instruction methods for young learners
Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
A growth mindset and commitment to creating joyful, inclusive learning experiences
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Responsibilities

Teach Mandarin language fundamentals to students in grades K-6 using age-appropriate, interactive, and culturally rich methods
Develop and implement lesson plans that promote listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin
Foster an inclusive, positive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages student participation and cultural appreciation
Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of language proficiency levels and learning styles
Integrate Mandarin instruction with cross-curricular themes when appropriate
Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to reinforce Mandarin learning across the school environment
Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress and classroom activities