Preschool Assistant Teacher - Mandarin

Tessa International School; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bilingual international school in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a caring Preschool Assistant Teacher specializing in Mandarin. The role involves assisting with classroom management, participating in pastoral care, and leading outdoor activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate native proficiency in Mandarin and have a background in early childhood education, along with experience and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Mandarin required.
• 3 years working experience in school is preferred.
• Experience with the IB PYP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with classroom and behavior management.
• Keeps classroom clean and tidy.
• Leads outdoor play and field trips.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team Player

Education

Degree in early childhood education

Job description

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Our fast-growing bilingual, international school is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, one subway stop from Manhattan, New York. We currently enroll students from early childhood to 4th grade, with plans to add one grade next year.

We are accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), are a NAIS model school, and are in the process of seeking accreditation for the elementary levels by the Spanish government. From Nursery through Kindergarten, children learn 80% of the time in the target language (either Spanish, French, or Mandarin) and 20% of the time in English. Starting in grade 1, children learn 50% of the time in the target language and 50% in English.

We are looking for a caring Preschool Mandarin Assistant Teacher for one of our classes in the

Mandarin track.

Duties And Responsibilities

Mandarin Assistant teacher:

• Assists with classroom and behavior management
• Keeps the classroom and the school clean, tidy, and presentable at all times
• Assists Lead Teacher in a range of tasks as needed
• Assists with pastoral care
• Leads outdoor play and any field trips
• Participates in meetings and trainings as needed
• May perform diaper changing, feeding and soothing of very young children depending on the
  
  

class

• Assists in other duties as assigned by leadership
  
  

Qualifications

• A native-level proficiency in Mandarin
• 3 years working experience in school
• Degree in early childhood education, child development or similar discipline preferred
• Experience with the IB PYP is preferable, but not required
• Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy
• Team-player
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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