Middle School Mandarin Teacher Leave Replacement

Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin HS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School seeks a full- time Middle School Mandarin Teacher to guide fifth through eighth grade students in Mandarin through project-based learning and language acquisition. The ideal candidate fosters collaboration with language teachers, acts as an advisor to a student group, and embraces progressive pedagogy within a diverse urban community.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in education with a focus on language learning and at least

Qualifications

• Fluent instruction in Mandarin; hands-on projects favored.
• Commitment to social justice and equity in classroom.
• Strong collaboration with language teachers and families.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mandarin to grades 5–8, aligning with curriculum and assessments.
• Partner with fellow language teachers and advisors to support student groups.
• Contribute to school life beyond the classroom and connect learning to real life.
• Pursue continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Collaborative teamwork

Communication with families

Project-based learning

Education

Master’s degree in education or language learning

Job description

Middle School Mandarin Teacher

Leave Position

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to exploring progressive pedagogy. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply.

Overview of the position:

LREI seeks a full-time Mandarin teacher to teach sections of fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders. The candidate is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the existing curriculum, standards and assessments, as well as bringing their own interests and expertise to the classroom. Responsibilities include partnering with the other language teachers as well as serving as an advisor for a group of middle school students. Successful LREI teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their practice, and are earnest but flexible. They participate in the life of the division beyond their own classrooms, find ways to connect students to ‘real life’, and seek out professional development and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications sought

• Candidates should be comfortable conducting instruction mostly in Mandarin, and in facilitating hands-on projects.
• We seek an educator who enjoys middle schoolers. We seek someone who can inspire students and teachers, be inspired by our mission, and support a dynamic learning environment with high educational expectations.
• A commitment to social justice and equity, and cultural competence.
• The ability to work collaboratively, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work closely with families are essential.
• A master’s degree in education with a focus on language learning and at least three years of successful experience as a teacher are preferred, but alternate pathways into the profession will be considered.

Salary Range

• Annual full-time salary of $74,002.24 - $142,049.86 (depending on experience and education), prorated for time worked.

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.