Grade 8-9 Mandarin Teacher

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Surrey; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Newbridge Academy in South Surrey is seeking an enthusiastic Mandarin Teacher for the upcoming school year. The role involves teaching two 90-minute Mandarin classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Grades 8-9, with small class sizes and a warm, supportive learning environment.

You will plan engaging lessons, differentiate instruction for varied language abilities, and collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills.
• Experience teaching Mandarin to mixed-language learners is a strong asset.
• Creative, energetic, student-centred teaching approach.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes on Tue/Thu to Grades 8-9.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Mandarin lessons.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English communication

Classroom management

Differentiation

Job description

Newbridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Mandarin Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year.

We are a small, bilingual independent school in South Surrey committed to providing students with a warm, supportive learning environment and meaningful language instruction. Our small class sizes allow teachers to build strong relationships with students and create highly interactive lessons.

Position Details

• Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
• Hours: 3 hours per week
• Compensation: $30-35/hour
• Start Date: September 2026

Responsibilities

• Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes Tuesday and Thursday to students in Grades 8-9.
• Classes may include combined grade groupings depending on enrolment.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills.
• Experience working with both native Mandarin speakers and Mandarin as a Second Language learners is considered a strong asset.
• A creative, energetic, and student-centred approach to teaching.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Why Join Newbridge Academy?

• Small class sizes of 4–8 students
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
• Freedom to create fun, engaging, and interactive lessons
• Consistent weekday morning schedule, leaving afternoons free for other commitments