Mandarin Curriculum Lead | Localization & Teacher Training

Sampoerna Academy; Bogor; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 502,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampoerna Academy seeks an experienced Mandarin Curriculum Manager to localize and implement the Mandarin program for Indonesia. You will adapt materials from regional HQ to fit Indonesian learners while upholding international standards.

The role combines curriculum development, Mandarin language education, teacher training, and academic quality assurance, with on-site work in North Jakarta and regular travel to learning centers for training and observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mandarin Education, Chinese Language, Linguistics, Education, or related discipline.
• HSK Level 5 or equivalent Mandarin proficiency, with strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in curriculum development, Mandarin education, academic management, or closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a strategic, senior, or managerial academic capacity.
• Direct experience teaching Mandarin or developing Mandarin curriculum and learning materials for children or young learners.
• Strong understanding of child pedagogy, instructional design, classroom learning methodologies, and second-language acquisition.
• Experience in teacher training, classroom observation, academic coaching, or quality assurance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Localize, review, and adapt Mandarin curriculum, lesson plans, teaching materials, and student assessment tools for Indonesian learners.
• Develop age-appropriate worksheets, learning resources, interactive teaching materials, and classroom activities aligned with learning objectives.
• Conduct curriculum research and recommend continuous improvements based on educational trends, child pedagogy, and second-language acquisition best practices.
• Ensure curriculum materials are appropriate for different age groups and learning levels.
• Plan, organize, and deliver teacher training programs, workshops, and professional coaching sessions for Mandarin teachers.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and center visits to evaluate teaching quality, curriculum implementation, and classroom management.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to teachers to improve teaching effectiveness and academic performance.
• Monitor curriculum implementation across learning centers and ensure consistency with established academic standards.
• Collaborate closely with regional academic stakeholders and local Operations teams to support the successful preparation and launch of the Mandarin program.
• Gather feedback from teachers, students, and parents to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
• Prepare curriculum documentation, academic SOPs, teacher training manuals, lesson guidelines, and academic performance reports.
• Support the development of academic quality assurance systems and standards for the new Mandarin program.
• Coordinate academic project timelines and ensure key curriculum and teacher-readiness milestones are completed before program launch.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Teacher training

Stakeholder management

Project management

Bilingual Mandarin-English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mandarin Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Sampoerna Academy seeks an experienced Mandarin Curriculum Manager to localize and implement the Mandarin program for Indonesia. You will adapt materials from regional HQ to fit Indonesian learners while upholding international standards.

The role combines curriculum development, Mandarin language education, teacher training, and academic quality assurance, with on-site work in North Jakarta and regular travel to learning centers for training and observations.