Mandarin Instructor (on site)

Tenzing Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Berlitz DC Language Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Mandarin Language Instructor dedicated to high‑quality language education. You will teach Mandarin to assigned students, deliver lessons aligned with Berlitz principles, and support learners in a customer‑centric environment.

Responsibilities include conducting level assessments, coaching with the Academic Specialist, maintaining student records, and integrating learning technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to speak English
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Basic administrative skills, and computer knowledge in order to deliver lessons, and maintain student records
• Flexibility with work hours and availability

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in accordance with Berlitz teaching principles: focusing on the goals, needs, and interests of students.
• Conduct level assessments and needs-analyses, as assigned by Service Delivery Manager or Academic Specialist
• Work with private and group students at the Learning Center, one of our offsite locations or virtually, assigned by Service Delivery Manager
• Meet with Academic Specialist regularly to participate in lesson evaluation and coaching plan to strengthen teaching skills and ensure SMART goals are met
• Complete training and professional development modules in @Berlitz Learning website and/or face-to-face live sessions, assigned by Academic Specialist
• Responsible for keeping student pedagogical and attendance records up to date
• Integrate learning technology into teaching programs and maintain shared teaching resource materials
• Perform duties as deemed fit for proper execution and delegated by the Service Delivery Manager or Academic Specialist

Skills

English speaking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Service Delivery Manager and Academic Specialist, the Mandarin Language Instructor demonstrates commitment and passion to quality language instruction and education, representing as an expert in teaching and ambassador for Berlitz. The instructor teachesthe required languages to assigned classes of students and provides student support in accordance with Berlitz teaching and customer service principles. The instructor also participates in professional development courses and activities, ensuring familiarity with goal-oriented, student-centered instruction.

We offer competitive pay in our industry, paid training, access to our proprietary learning and access to the platforms you need to deliver instruction. We provide benefits for employees working 20 or more hours consistently per week, and a discounted premium for employee paid dental, vision, and legal services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver lessons in accordance with Berlitz teaching principles: focusing on the goals, needs, and interests of students.
• Conduct level assessments and needs-analyses, as assigned by Service Delivery Manager or Academic Specialist
• Work with private and group students at the Learning Center, one of our offsite locations or virtually, assigned by Service Delivery Manager
• Meet with Academic Specialist regularly to participate in lesson evaluation and coaching plan to strengthen teaching skills and ensure SMART goals are met
• Complete training and professional development modules in @Berlitz Learning website and/or face-to-face live sessions, assigned by Academic Specialist
• Responsible for keeping student pedagogical and attendance records up to date
• Integrate learning technology into teaching programs and maintain shared teaching resource materials
• Perform duties as deemed fit for proper execution and delegated by the Service Delivery Manager or Academic Specialist

Delivery Format In-person at Berlitz DC Language Center or Tysons

Availability during the day

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to speak English
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Basic administrative skills, and computer knowledge in order to deliver lessons, and maintain student records
• Flexibility with work hours and availability

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and faxmachines

SALARY:

$23.00 per hour

Please note, theabove statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.Other duties maybe assigned at Supervisor discretion.