In-Person Mandarin Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors • Oak Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable Mandarin Tutor to join their Illinois team. This role involves providing one-on-one, in-person tutoring to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, focusing on Mandarin coursework and language development. The tutoring will be customized to each student's proficiency level, learning style, academic needs, and school curriculum.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Meet at least one of the following criteria: Hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate or an equivalent teaching certificate from another state; Be currently enrolled in a teacher certification program; Have at least two years of teaching experience in a private, public, or charter school; Have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university; Be a Master's or PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a U.S. college or university.
• Demonstrate Mandarin language proficiency appropriate for providing high-quality academic instruction.
• Strong proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Knowledge of Mandarin pronunciation, tones, and written characters appropriate to the students being taught.
• The ability to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons to different ages and proficiency levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to exceptional, personalized instruction and customer service.
• The ability to accommodate a variety of learning styles, academic needs, and student goals.
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring Mandarin is an asset.
• Certified educators, Mandarin language specialists, subject matter experts, and aspiring teachers.
• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching Mandarin and helping students build language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Mandarin instruction aligned with students' school curricula and academic goals.
• Support the development of Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
• Teach and reinforce Mandarin tones, character recognition, and character writing as appropriate to each student's level and curriculum.
• Help students prepare for quizzes, tests, exams, classroom assignments, and other academic assessments.
• Develop engaging, customized lesson plans that address individual strengths, challenges, and learning objectives.
• Provide remedial instruction or enrichment activities to improve proficiency and build confidence.
• Incorporate appropriate learning materials, interactive activities, and practical language exercises to reinforce understanding.
• Introduce relevant cultural context when it supports language learning and student engagement.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods to support continued improvement.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress, learning goals, and areas for further development.

Benefits

• Above-industry-average pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional networking
• Supportive team environment
• Independence: Manage your own students and schedule

What This Job Offers

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