Mandarin Teaching Assistant: Path to Classroom Teaching

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 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.