Mandarin Teacher for Upper Grades — Waldorf, Part-Time

INTERNA Furniture Design Ltd.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Part time

Job summary

Marin Waldorf School seeks an Upper Grades Mandarin Teacher to bring Chinese language and culture to students in grades 4–8. The role emphasizes oral foundations through song, movement, and dialogue, with later reading and writing in the upper grades.

You will join a collaborative faculty and contribute to integrating language across the curriculum. This is an hourly, part-time position starting August 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, including reading and writing.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Knowledge of Waldorf teaching methodology and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Mandarin lessons for the assigned upper grades, developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Draw on the Waldorf world language curriculum, weaving in song, poetry, story, movement, and culture.
• Introduce students to Chinese-speaking communities' festivals, arts, and daily life.
• Maintain warm classroom leadership and assess progress with mid-year and end-of-year reports.
• Collaborate with class teachers and attend faculty meetings, with a focus on equity-centered teaching.

Skills

Native Mandarin fluency

Reading and writing Mandarin

Waldorf teaching knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Marin Waldorf School seeks an Upper Grades Mandarin Teacher to bring Chinese language and culture to students in grades 4–8. The role emphasizes oral foundations through song, movement, and dialogue, with later reading and writing in the upper grades.

You will join a collaborative faculty and contribute to integrating language across the curriculum. This is an hourly, part-time position starting August 1, 2027.