Mandarin Teaching Fellow (Temporary)

BASIS Independent Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School, PK–2, seeks a Temporary Mandarin Teaching Fellow to support lead teachers and foster a joyful, imaginative learning environment. The fellow will float between classes, assist with lessons, and participate in school-life activities to ensure smooth operation and student engagement.

The role provides opportunities to learn BASIS model, grow toward Lead Teacher roles, and contribute to a positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

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

• 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, including Early Bird/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

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Job description

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK–grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

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 andassist 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 modelwith 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:

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.