Chinese Language Teacher

Sishu Mandarin; New York (NY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Rigorous training program

Competitive hourly rate

Option to work from home

Job summary

A leading language school in New York City is seeking part-time Chinese language teachers. The role involves lesson planning, student monitoring, and working closely with other educators to enhance the learning experience. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Mandarin, organized, and enthusiastic about teaching. Flexibility in scheduling and the possibility of transitioning to full-time are offered. Competitive hourly rates are available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have valid work authorization to teach in the U.S.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not necessary.
• Knowledge of communicative teaching techniques.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and punctual.
• Knowledge of communicative language teaching techniques for adults and young learners.
• Proper work authorization to work in the U.S.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons before classes.
• Monitor student attendance and records.
• Collaborate with other teachers to improve curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver excellent student learning experiences.
• Attend meetings to develop curriculum and lesson plans.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Organizational skills

Positive learning environment creation

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Computer skills

Blackboard & chalk

Job description

Overview

Sishu Mandarin has been providing Chinese classes to individuals and group classes to Fortune 500 companies since 2016. Thanks to the trust of our students, Sishu Mandarin has become one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated Chinese language schools in New York City.

Check out our website at www.sishumandarin.com.

IMPORTANT: All applicants must have employment authorization (Citizenship, Green Card, OPT, CPT, EAD, etc.) in the U.S.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Lesson planning and preparation before each class.


• Monitor attendance and keep up-to-date records and paperwork.


• Deal with problems and emergencies should they arise.


• Work effectively with our teachers to deliver excellence in the student learning experience.


• Attend teacher meetings to develop curriculum and lesson plans.

Job Requirements

• Keywords: passion & work authorization.


• Enthusiastic, confident, and energetic about working with all language levels.


• Have the ability to create a positive learning environment.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and punctual.


• Knowledge of communicative language teaching techniques for adults and young learners.


• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese – spoken and written.


• Knowing traditional Chinese or Cantonese is a plus.


• Proper work authorization permitting work in the U.S.

Plus

• A degree is important, but we believe more than that.


• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not necessary.


• Knowing a Chinese dialect.


• Fluency in another language is always a plus.


• Computer skills are preferred. Only knowing how to use a blackboard and chalk is also fine.

Benefits

• You will start as a part-time teacher but might have the opportunity to become full-time later.


• Rigorous training program for our teachers.


• Great flexibility to choose when to work and when to have their time.


• Competitive hourly rate.


• Teachers can choose to work from home.