In-Person Mandarin Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors • Oak Park, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable Mandarin Tutor to provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to Kindergarten–Grade 12 students in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois. Tutors support students’ Mandarin coursework and language development with lessons tailored to each student’s proficiency level, learning style, academic needs, and school curriculum. The company provides private, in-home tutoring and describes its approach as flexible, personalized, and curriculum-based.

Applicants should have strong Mandarin proficiency and a passion for helping students develop language skills, cultural understanding, and confidence. The role welcomes certified educators, Mandarin language specialists, subject matter experts, and aspiring teachers. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with at least one of the listed teaching credentials or experience qualifications. Previous Mandarin teaching or tutoring experience is an asset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Meet at least one of the following: hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate or equivalent 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; or be a Master’s or PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a U.S. college or university.
• Mandarin language proficiency appropriate to provide high-quality academic instruction.
• Strong Mandarin Chinese proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Knowledge of Mandarin pronunciation, tones, and written characters appropriate to the students being taught.
• Ability to explain language concepts clearly and adapt lessons to different ages and proficiency levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to accommodate varied learning styles, academic needs, and student goals.
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to personalized instruction and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Mandarin instruction aligned with students’ school curricula and academic goals.
• Support students’ 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.
• Use 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 about student progress, learning goals, and areas for further development.

Benefits

• Above-industry-average pay.
• Flexible scheduling around the tutor’s availability.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional networking.
• Supportive team environment.
• Independence to manage one’s own students and schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time