Language Teacher - Chinese

German European School Manila; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

The German European School Manila seeks a qualified Mandarin Chinese Language Teacher to plan and deliver engaging language lessons in a face-to-face school setting. The role focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering cultural appreciation among students.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, on-site instruction, progress assessment, and collaborative work with school staff.

Qualifications

• Native Mandarin speaker or equivalent fluency.
• Excellent spoken and written Mandarin.
• Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language, Education, Linguistics, or related field preferred.
• Teaching qualification, certification, or relevant teaching experience is an advantage.
• Previous experience teaching children or school-aged students preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
• Patient, enthusiastic, adaptable, and student-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
• Willingness and ability to teach on-site and face-to-face in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centered Mandarin Chinese lessons.
• Provide on-site, face-to-face instruction to students.
• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to accommodate different ages, abilities, and learning levels.
• Develop appropriate lesson plans, activities, exercises, and learning materials.
• Assess and monitor students’ progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Incorporate Chinese culture, traditions, and real-life language use into lessons where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and student engagement.
• Communicate professionally with school staff regarding students’ learning and progress.
• Participate in relevant school activities, meetings, and events as required.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, and student progress.
• Perform other teaching-related duties as reasonably assigned by the school.

Skills

Mandarin native speaker

Fluent Mandarin

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Adaptable and patient

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The Chinese Language Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate Mandarin Chinese lessons to students in an on-site, face-to-face school setting. The teacher will support students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering an appreciation and understanding of Chinese language and culture.

Tasks

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centered Mandarin Chinese lessons.
• Provide on-site, face-to-face instruction to students.
• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to accommodate different ages, abilities, and learning levels.
• Develop appropriate lesson plans, activities, exercises, and learning materials.
• Assess and monitor students’ progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Incorporate Chinese culture, traditions, and real-life language use into lessons where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and student engagement.
• Communicate professionally with school staff regarding students’ learning and progress.
• Participate in relevant school activities, meetings, and events as required.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, and student progress.
• Perform other teaching-related duties as reasonably assigned by the school.

Requirements

• Native Mandarin Chinese speaker or equivalent level of fluency.
• Excellent spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language, Education, Linguistics, or a related field preferred.
• Teaching qualification, certification, or relevant teaching experience is an advantage.
• Previous experience teaching children or school-aged students preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
• Patient, enthusiastic, adaptable, and student-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
• Willingness and ability to teach on-site and face-to-face in a school setting.