Mandarin Teaching Assistant

NIHAO Chinese Job Board; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

401K plan

Training & development

Team events

H1B sponsorship

Job summary

NIHAO Chinese is seeking a Mandarin Teaching Assistant to join our team in a real LAUSD classroom under a credentialed teacher. This role is ideal for someone pursuing a future teaching career and offers a path toward substitute teaching opportunities.

You will support students with language backgrounds, help with activities and homework, manage small groups, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese (speaking, reading and writing).
• Prior experience working with elementary school-aged students (K-5) preferred.
• Passionate about education and creative with teaching.
• Take initiatives and be able to follow instructions.
• Able to evaluate, analyze, and solve problems with children.
• Able to multi-task with children and other responsibilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Free Training and Professional Development
• 401K Plan
• Employee Appreciation and Team Building Events
• H1B Visa Sponsorship and future immigration support

Responsibilities

• Help children with class activities.
• Work with teachers to help students with different language backgrounds and skill levels.
• Help teachers with students' homework and other assignments.
• Be able to manage a small group of students and direct them to work on their assignments.
• Display enthusiasm, understanding, and commitment to ensure the children’s experiences are positive and underpin their educational lives.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

K-5 experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

NIHAO Chinese is a Mandarin Immersion Learning Program focused on building community and supporting overall wellbeing at any age. We work with children ages 2-17 through onsite preschools, after-school programs, school district partnerships, and online classes to help promote a curiosity of learning and support Chinese language development at any level.

NIHAO was founded in 2012 with less than 20 students and has grown to have over 2,000 students go through our language learning program.

Our NIHAO Team uses our unique learning approach to work with your child to incorporate a blended curriculum consistingof language vocabulary, exploration, sensory integration, and project based learning. Our approach creates young leaders in their own educational journey.

Join Ni Hao Chinese and be part of our exciting journey as we expand our reach and inspire young learners to embrace Mandarin. We believe that language learning should be fun, engaging, and rewarding, and we need imaginative and dedicated professionals like you to help us achieve our mission.

About the role

We are looking for Mandarin Teaching Assistants to join our team. This position is perfect for those looking for a future career as a teacher. As a Mandarin TA, you will be given the chance to work in a real LAUSD classroom with a credentialed teacher. Many of our past TAs have moved on to teaching positions at the LAUSD school district and some of our TAs might be given an opportunity to teach in the classroom as substitute teachers.

What you'll do

• Help children with class activities.
• Work with teachers to help students with different language backgrounds and skill levels.
• Help teachers with students' homework and other assignments.
• Be able to manage a small group of students and direct them to work on their assignments.
• Display enthusiasm, understanding, and commitment to ensure the children’s experiences are positive and underpin their educational lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required (Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred).
• Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese (speaking, reading and writing)
• Prior experience working with elementary school-aged students (K-5) preferred
• Passionate about education and creative with teaching
• Take initiatives and be able to follow instructions
• Able to evaluate, analyze, and solve problems with children
• Able to multi-task with children and other responsibilities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Free Training and Professional Development
• 401K Plan
• Employee Appreciation and Team Building Events
• H1B Visa Sponsorship and future immigration support

Hours and Schedule

• 30 hours per week
• Opportunities for teaching and management responsibilities also available