Mandarin Tutor — Flexible Hours, Growth & Pay

Prep Academy Tutors; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Independence

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a diligent Mandarin Tutor to provide in-person, one-on-one instruction for K‑12 students in the Oak Park area. The tutor will tailor lessons to each student’s proficiency and align with school curricula to build language confidence and academic success.

You will focus on Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, and writing, including tones and character work, while maintaining regular communication with families and scheduling flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities.
• Knowledge of Mandarin tones and written characters.
• Passion for teaching Mandarin and helping students succeed.
• Ability to adapt lessons to different ages and proficiency levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to personalized instruction and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Mandarin instruction aligned with students' school curricula and goals.
• Develop Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills.
• Teach tones, character recognition, and character writing as appropriate to the student.
• Help students prepare for quizzes, tests, and exams.
• Develop engaging, customized lesson plans based on strengths and learning objectives.
• Provide remedial instruction or enrichment to improve proficiency and confidence.
• Incorporate appropriate learning materials, activities, and practical language exercises.
• Introduce cultural context to support learning and engagement.
• Monitor progress and adapt methods to promote improvement.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding progress and goals.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois teaching certificate or equivalent

Enrolled in certification program

2+ years teaching experience

Lecturer/course instructor experience

Master's/PhD student with TA experience

Job description

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County is seeking a diligent Mandarin Tutor to provide in-person, one-on-one instruction for K‑12 students in the Oak Park area. The tutor will tailor lessons to each student’s proficiency and align with school curricula to build language confidence and academic success.

You will focus on Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, and writing, including tones and character work, while maintaining regular communication with families and scheduling flexibility