Mandarin Para Educator I - College Park Elementary

San Mateo-Foster City School District; Foster City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Mateo-Foster City School District is seeking a Mandarin Para Educator I for College Park Elementary. This 7-hour/day position runs 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

for 10 months annually and involves assisting the teacher with classroom operations and instruction, plus translating communications between parents, students and staff. The role requires a high school diploma or higher, with an Associates degree or higher preferred to waive tests.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or higher.
• Associates degree or higher may waive testing.
• Reading, math and writing tests required unless waived based on education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classroom operations and instruction.
• Provide translation and interpretation between parents, students and staff.
• Perform routine clerical duties and instructional record keeping support.
• Work with students individually and in small groups as directed by teachers.

Skills

Reading

Math

Writing

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associates degree or higher (preferred for waiver)

Job description

Mandarin Para Educator I - College Park Elementary at San Mateo-Foster City School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/31/2026

Contact

Sonya Chan

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$21.90 - $27.96 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

10 paid sick days; 14 paid holidays; district contribution towards medical/dental on positions over 4 hours per day

Length of Work Year

10 months out of the year

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three schools with all grades (K–8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-plan SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Summary

Job Summary

San Mateo-Foster City School District are looking for 1 Para Educator I (Mandarin Bilingual) teacher assistant. 7 hrs/day - College Park Elementary School (Bilingual Mandarin) 7:50a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Definition: Under general supervision, to assist teachers in classroom operations; to assist teachers in instruction and the reinforcement of instruction of students individually and in small groups in accordance with instructions; to provide instructional record keeping support; to translate and interpret oral and written communication between parents, students and staff; to perform routine clerical duties; and to perform related work as required. Work with a GREAT district!!

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply: You may apply on line. Please include a copy of your high school diploma or higher. If you have an Associates Degree or higher and provide proof the testing may be waived. Any questions, please call Sonya at 650-312-7292. * reading, math & writing test required; unless waived based on prior education and/or experience.

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