Mandarin Teacher (Temporary)

Basis-Independent-Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Retirement options with 50% company匹

Health insurance options

FSA program

Tuition remission for children

Job summary

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School is seeking a Mandarin Teacher for immediate hire. The role is temporary with an anticipated end date of October 23, 2026, and involves preparing advanced Mandarin lessons and collaborating with colleagues to maintain a rigorous learning culture.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in the subject area, with a master’s or PhD preferred. Benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for growth within our school network.

Qualifications

• Has deep knowledge of Mandarin and passion for the subject.
• Able to differentiate instruction and engage advanced content.
• Fosters a positive classroom community and builds relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Open to feedback and continuous growth.
• Creative instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Cooperative, adaptable and professional.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a can-do mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Mandarin lessons aligned to BASIS Curriculum.
• Teach at a higher level than standard for secondary students.
• Design engaging lessons and assessments to reach an internationally competitive level.
• Collaborate with BASIS Independent teachers to foster a supportive academic environment.
• Tutor students to boost academic trajectory and career success.
• Maintain constructive student behavior to support achievement and personal growth.

Skills

Mandarin expertise

Differentiated instruction

Positive classroom

Strong communication

Feedback mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters/PhD preferred

Job description

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Mandarin Teacher for immediate hire!

What We're Looking For

In this teaching position, you use your passion for your subject to inspire and teach higher-level content than what is typical of secondary students. You work collaboratively with other teachers to create a learning culture in which diverse perspectives are challenged and tested in an environment of informed thought and collegiality.

This position is temporary with an anticipated end date of October 23, 2026.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare subject specific lessons in Mandarin.

• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering exceptional results for all students.

• Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.

• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.

• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.

• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students.

Essential Teacher Qualifications:

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught

• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content

• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents

• Open to feedback and continuous growth

• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies(high warm and high firm)

• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible

• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset

Additional Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in the subject area. Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Subject-matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open to new ideas in teaching.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.