Chinese Teacher (Part-Time)

Mafla; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Mafla is hiring a part-time Chinese Teacher for the Brookline High School and Pierce School. The position focuses on inspiring students through language and cultural understanding. The successful candidate will engage students using the target language and support the Brookline World Language Program’s goals.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and a valid teaching license in Massachusetts. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience teaching in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Effective leadership in World Language classes using 90%-100% target language.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Flexibility for teaching in various grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of the Brookline World Language Program.
• Provide instruction in Chinese while using the target language.
• Integrate language development and cultural perspectives.

Skills

Leading World Language classes

Oral and written communication in English

Flexibility in teaching assignments

Education

Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure for grades 5-12 in Chinese

Master's degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Chinese Teacher (Part-Time)

Category: Part Time

Location: Brookline High School / Pierce School

Start Date: 09/01/2026

End Date: 06/30/2027

Language: Chinese

Job Summary

We have an opening for a 0.4 FTE position located at Pierce School and Brookline High School (one course at each school). The Brookline World Language Program inspires all students to better understand themselves, each other, and the world by learning another language and its cultures in order to become more engaged local and global citizens.

The mission of the Brookline K-12 World Language Program is to guide students in their language development and multicultural understanding. Students engage in purposeful communication in a safe, welcoming environment. They learn about themselves, their peers, their community and the world through the use of thematic units that support comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Support the Brookline World Language Program mission, vision, and goals.
• Provide instruction in Chinese using 90%-100% target language.
• Lead classroom instruction across grade levels, with up to 20% outside the licensed grade range.
• Travel between classrooms and buildings when needed.
• Integrate language development, cultural perspectives, and community engagement into thematic units for students.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead World Language classes using 90%-100% target language.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English.
• Flexibility for changes in assignment, teaching within grade levels in license and up to 20% outside of these.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure needed for the language and grade levels (5-12 Chinese).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 3 years’ experience teaching students in the United States.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the pedagogy for teaching foreign language to elementary aged students with an emphasis on oral proficiency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and ability to design lessons to help learners progress towards performance targets.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction.
• Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community members.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Please submit the application through SchoolSpring: https://brookline.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5776897