Middle School Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher

Colorado International Language Academy•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Middle School Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. This position supports students as they develop Mandarin language proficiency and cultural understanding in an immersive environment. This is a part-time position, approximately 3 hours per day, with the potential to increase to up to 6 hours per day as enrollment grows. CILA is a tuition-free public charter school offering language immersion in Spanish, Mandarin, and German. This Mandarin-language position plays a key role in fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and global competence within a diverse school community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese required (native or near-native proficiency preferred)
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Ability to differentiate instruction and support a range of learning needs
Commitment to collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement
Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural, language immersion environment

Nice To Haves

Colorado teaching license preferred but not required
Experience teaching middle school students preferred

Responsibilities

Teach Chinese (Mandarin) Language and Culture aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and CILA curriculum
Deliver instruction primarily in Mandarin to support language immersion
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate middle school lessons
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback
Foster a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and administration
Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and expectations
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide events