Inspiring Mandarin Teacher for Middle School

Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin HS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School seeks a full- time Middle School Mandarin Teacher to guide fifth through eighth grade students in Mandarin through project-based learning and language acquisition. The ideal candidate fosters collaboration with language teachers, acts as an advisor to a student group, and embraces progressive pedagogy within a diverse urban community.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in education with a focus on language learning and at least

Qualifications

• Fluent instruction in Mandarin; hands-on projects favored.
• Commitment to social justice and equity in classroom.
• Strong collaboration with language teachers and families.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mandarin to grades 5–8, aligning with curriculum and assessments.
• Partner with fellow language teachers and advisors to support student groups.
• Contribute to school life beyond the classroom and connect learning to real life.
• Pursue continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Collaborative teamwork

Communication with families

Project-based learning

Education

Master’s degree in education or language learning

Job description

The Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School seeks a full- time Middle School Mandarin Teacher to guide fifth through eighth grade students in Mandarin through project-based learning and language acquisition. The ideal candidate fosters collaboration with language teachers, acts as an advisor to a student group, and embraces progressive pedagogy within a diverse urban community.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in education with a focus on language learning and at least