Mandarin Teacher (Temporary)

Basis Independent Schools • Brooklyn, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School, a grades PK–2 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Mandarin Teacher! In this teaching position, you use your passion for your subject to inspire and teach higher-level content than what is typical of secondary students. You work collaboratively with other teachers to create a learning culture in which diverse perspectives are challenged and tested in an environment of informed thought and collegiality. This position will work with Pre-K through Grade 2 students from 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. This is a temporary position beginning in December 2026 with an anticipated end date of April 2027.

Requirements

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught
• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content
• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warm and high firm)
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset
• A bachelor's degree in the subject area.

Nice To Haves

• Subject-matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred.
• Strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
• A high GPA in their major.
• Excellent recommendations.
• Experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom-
• Be open to new ideas in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in Mandarin.
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering exceptional results for all students.
• Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality in all students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.

What This Job Offers

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