Mandarin-Immersion Preschool Assistant Teacher

Purple Magpie Mandarin; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Advancement opportunities

ICHRA allowance for medical expenses

401(k) match

Job summary

Purple Magpie Mandarin, a Chinese-immersion daycare and preschool in West Los Angeles near Culver City, seeks an Assistant Preschool Teacher for an immediate start. The role emphasizes safety, nurturing, and age-appropriate activities for children 0‑6 years old.

You will assist lead teachers with daily activities, monitor safety, prepare meals, and help with diaper changes, while supporting a collaborative learning environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin Chinese required.
• At least 1 year teaching experience preferred.
• Collaborative and eager to learn.
• Knowledge of infant early learning and group care.
• Understanding of Reggio, RIE, Montessori bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for all students.
• Facilitate and assist with daily activities such as art and craft projects, reading, dancing, singing, STEM experiments, and more, under guidance from a lead teacher.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of all students.
• Prepare food and help students eat.
• Perform diaper changes.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and the environment.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese fluency

Teaching experience

Collaborative spirit

Eagerness to learn

Child development knowledge

Reggio/RIE/Montessori knowledge

Job description

Purple Magpie Mandarin, a Chinese-immersion daycare and preschool in West Los Angeles near Culver City, seeks an Assistant Preschool Teacher for an immediate start. The role emphasizes safety, nurturing, and age-appropriate activities for children 0‑6 years old.

You will assist lead teachers with daily activities, monitor safety, prepare meals, and help with diaper changes, while supporting a collaborative learning environment and ongoing professional development.