Mandarin or French Teacher (West Seattle)

Sponge School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Sponge School, a children’s language center in West Seattle, is seeking a native Mandarin or French speaker for a part-time teaching role. This position involves engaging young learners in language and culture through fun, interactive methods. Training and support will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and cultural exchange.

Benefits

Training and support from experienced educators

Experience working in U.S. schools

Multicultural teaching community

Qualifications

• Native Mandarin or French speaker.
• Comfortable using games, storytelling, music, and movement.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Teach language through interactive methods.
• Work with elementary-aged students in an immersive environment.

Skills

Engagement with young learners

Cultural education

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Job description

Mandarin or French Teacher (West Seattle)

Mandarin or French Teacher (West Seattle)

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Fall 2025 | September – December

1 day/week | 1–2 hours between 2:00–5:00 PM

$20+/hr

Sponge, a leading children’s language center, is seeking a native Mandarin or French speaker to join our afterschool teaching team in West Seattle. This is a fantastic part-time opportunity for someone passionate about language and culture to work with elementary-aged students (K–5) in a fun, immersive environment.

Why Join Us?

• Receive training and support from experienced educators and a trusted language education leader
• Gain experience working in U.S. schools and grow as part of a multicultural teaching community

Ideal Candidates:

• Native Mandarin or French speaker
• Comfortable engaging young learners using games, storytelling, music, and movement
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to cultural education
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience with kids is a plus—but training is provided!

Location: Elementary school in West Seattle

Schedule: 1 weekday afternoon per week (between 2–5 PM)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

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  Education and Training

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