International Languages Instructor - Mandarin

Greater Essex County District School Board; Windsor; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Greater Essex County District School Board seeks an International Languages Instructor - Mandarin to teach Saturday morning classes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, beginning Oct 3, 2026.

The role will be based at a school site(s) in Windsor, Ontario, with a 25-week assignment and potential annual extension. Applicants should be fluent in Mandarin, possess strong classroom communication skills, and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Proficiency and fluency in reading, speaking, and writing Mandarin.
• Effective classroom communication and organization skills.
• Legally allowed to work in Canada, over 18.
• Experience working with youth or adults is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students to learn Mandarin during Saturday morning sessions.
• Demonstrate collaboration and clear communication to support program delivery.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Communication skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from interested, qualified candidates for the position of International Languages Instructor - Mandarin. International Languages Instructor will instruct classes on Saturday mornings at a school site(s). Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon commencing October 3, 2026.

Job Summary

Position: International Languages Instructor - Mandarin

Duties

Instructing students to learn the language.

Term of appointment

October 2026 to May 15, 2027. This position is a 25 week assignment, extendable on an annual basis by agreement between both employer and employee.

Salary

$40.06 per hour (including pay for Vacation and Statutory Holidays) in accordance with the OSSTF Continuing Education Instructors Collective Agreement.

Nature & Scope Of Position

• Demonstrate strong collaborative, presentation, written and oral communication skills to support the delivery of the program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.
• Assist with the promotion of the International Languages Program.
• Experience working with youth and adult students would be considered an asset.
• Current police clearance with a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer skills such as but not limited to: Word, Excel or other database software.
• Proficiency and fluency in reading, speaking, and writing in the international language of Mandarin.
• Legally allowed to work in Canada, over the age of 18.
• An interest and passion about languages.
• Classroom experience considered an asset.
• Effective organization, communication skills, and respect within the classroom environment.

Application Package

• An application letter; and
• A detailed resume.

Michael Castellano, Superintendent of Education

Greater Essex County District School Board

451 Park Street West, Box 210

Windsor, ON N9A 6K1

Posting Number: 2026-140/ 4066112

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

The Greater Essex County District School Board has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees and applicants. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the GECDSB strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation based on any Code-protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code for your interview, testing, and/or practicum, please advise the Recruitment Team member when contacted for an interview, testing and/or practicum. This will ensure that the appropriate accommodation(s) are in place prior to you attending.