Lead Preschool Teacher (Chinese)

Purple Magpie Mandarin; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship and advancement

8 AM to 5 PM, Mon-Fri

ICHRA health care allowance

20+ paid school holidays

6 days PTO and sick leave

Visa sponsorship potential

OPT and other work authorizations

Job summary

Purple Magpie Mandarin in West Los Angeles, near Culver City, seeks a Chinese Preschool Lead Teacher for full-time or part-time roles. You will lead daily activities, provide a safe, loving environment, and support a small class with dedicated staff.

The ideal candidate is fluent in Mandarin, has 12 ECE units with 3 infant/toddler units, and at least 1 year of infant/toddler teaching experience; 4+ years is preferred. Competitive salary and visa sponsorship may be considered.

Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency is required; state teaching requirements must be met.
• At least 12 ECE units with 3 infant/toddler units are required.
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in infant/toddler roles; 4+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for all students.
• Lead daily activities such as art, reading, dancing, and STEM.
• Guide and supervise assistant teachers.
• Work with School Director to develop weekly curriculum.
• Monitor and ensure safety of all students.
• Prepare food and assist with feeding.
• Perform diaper changes.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and environment.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Collaborative spirit

Eagerness to learn

Joy in working with children

Education

12 ECE units + 3 infant/toddler units

Job description

Purple Magpie Mandarin offers full-time and part-time daycare/preschool options.

Purple Magpie Mandarin is a Chinese-immersion daycare and preschool in West Los Angeles, bordered by Culver City, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, and Playa Vista. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care and education for our students, with emphasis on individual attention (~5:1 student/teacher ratios) and activity-based learning.

We are looking for a Chinese Preschool Lead Teacher and will pay competitively. Fit is the most important factor.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for all students
• Lead daily activities, such as art and crafts projects, reading, dancing, singing, STEM experiments, and more
• Guide and supervise any assistant teachers
• Work with School Director to develop curriculum and projects each week
• Monitor and ensure safety of all students
• Prepare food and help students eat
• Perform diaper changes
• Clean and sterilize equipment and environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (Required)
• Meet all state teaching experience, education and additional state requirements if hired including at least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units with 3 specific infant/toddler units (Required)
• At least 1 year of relevant teaching experience in an infant/toddler teacher role (Required)
• 4+ years of relevant teaching experience (Preferred)
• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn
• Proactively seeks out resources for continual development
• Finds joy in working with children
• Knowledge of infant early learning/development and group care settings, including knowledge of current research, regulations, and best practices
• Understanding of Reggio, RIE and Montessori (Preferred)
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Ability to stand for extended period of times.
• Ability to physically handle children between 0-6 years of age and to lift children up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Follow state, federal, and school guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

• Competitive salary
• Mentorship and opportunity for advancement
• 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday (preferred)
• ICHRA allowance for health care expenses
• 20+ paid school holidays
• 6 days PTO and sick leave
• Open to considering sponsorship for H1B or other visas
• Open to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and other work authorizations

The candidate must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese and have at least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units with 3 specific infant/toddler units. A minimum of 1 year of relevant teaching experience in an infant/toddler teacher role is required, with 4+ years preferred. The candidate should have a collaborative spirit, eagerness to learn, and a joy in working with children. Knowledge of infant early learning/development, group care settings, and understanding of Reggio, RIE, and Montessori methods are preferred. Competitive salary, mentorship, opportunity for advancement, ICHRA allowance for health care expenses, 20+ paid school holidays, 6 days PTO and sick leave, and consideration for visa sponsorship.