Part-Time Mandarin After-School Teaching Assistant

Ni Hao Chinese; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D Insurance

Training & Development

401K Plan

Team Building Events

Job summary

NIHAO Chinese in Southern California is seeking enthusiastic Mandarin teaching assistants to join our afterschool programs. Work with preschool to AP Chinese students, support classrooms, and collaborate with teachers to make language learning fun.

The role is part-time (25–30 hours/week in the afternoon) with opportunities to develop mini-lessons and communicate with parents in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Native Mandarin speaker with proficiency in English.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities when working with young learners (ages 4–12).
• Preference for candidates with at least 1 year of afterschool program experience.
• Familiarity with education software and Google Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help children with class activities.
• Work with teachers to support students from different language backgrounds and skill levels.
• Be able to manage a small group of students and direct them in activities.
• Display enthusiasm, understanding, and commitment to ensure positive experiences for children.
• Assist teacher with classroom cleaning and play area supervision.
• Develop mini-lessons that supplement the main curriculum.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel in person and via email.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and curriculum specialists, sharing ideas and feedback.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mandarin speaker

Proficient English

Problem solving

Multitasking

Afterschool experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

NIHAO Chinese in Southern California is seeking enthusiastic Mandarin teaching assistants to join our afterschool programs. Work with preschool to AP Chinese students, support classrooms, and collaborate with teachers to make language learning fun.

The role is part-time (25–30 hours/week in the afternoon) with opportunities to develop mini-lessons and communicate with parents in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.