Mandarin Teaching Fellow (Temporary)

Basis-Independent-Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Retirement options with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

FSA option

Student tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School is seeking a Temporary Mandarin Teaching Fellow to support Mandarin classes and assist the lead teacher in delivering a hands-on, content-rich curriculum for PK-2 students in Brooklyn.

The fellow will learn BASIS model, attend staff meetings, and contribute to a positive school culture while preparing for future lead teaching opportunities. Hours are 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, from December 2026 to April 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong belief in BASIS Independent Schools model.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards.
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom management.
• Provide student academic support and tutoring.
• Assist classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing.
• Work with teachers in evaluating student progress and gains.
• Proctor assessments and monitor student groups.
• Supervise Early Bird, Late Bird, and Lunch periods.
• Coordinate homework and assignments for absent students.
• Assist Directors of Student Affairs and Deans with behavior and discipline.
• Assist Directors of Academic Programs with execution of key programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment and decision making

Diversity and professionalism

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Job description

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School, a grades PK-2 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Mandarin Teaching Fellow!

What We're Looking For

The Mandarin Teaching Fellow will float between Mandarin classes and assist the lead teacher to create an environment where learning is a joyful and rewarding experience that maintains the integrity of each child's imagination and natural curiosity. The environment fosters an exposure to a thematic, hands-on, comprehensive, and content-rich curriculum. It creates a blueprint for children not only to transition with ease to kindergarten and first grade, but also to become enthusiastic, lifelong learners. Ultimately, the goal of the program is to foster a sense of wonder while engaging in the world that surrounds us, equipping students with a foundation for future success.

The Mandarin Teaching Fellow's role is to assist the lead teacher while learning the BASIS Independent Schools model with opportunities for growth and a successful transition into Lead Teacher roles. Teaching Fellows have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the school preparing them for the classroom or administration in the future. Teaching Fellows help in the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement-oriented school culture. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and can assist with any issues relating to the well-being of the students during their time at the school.

The Mandarin Teaching Fellows will be required to attend all staff meetings and any training required of Teachers. This position will work with Pre-K through Grade 2 students from 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

This is a temporary position beginning in December 2026 with an anticipated end date of April 2027.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Student academic support and tutoring
• Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing
• Working with teachers in evaluating student progress and gains
• Proctoring assessments
• Monitoring and managing student's non-scheduled time, to include Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities
• Monitoring and managing study groups
• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students
• Assisting Directors of Student Affairs and Deans with managing behavior and discipline
• Assisting Directors of Academic Programs with execution of key programs

Essential Teacher Qualifications

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Independent Schools model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

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: A successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills and be open to new ideas in teaching methods.

Benefits:

• 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.