Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Springfield Genius Academy is seeking a qualified Lead Mandarin Teacher who is fluent in both Chinese and English to join our team! This position works with children ages 4-7 years old . As a Lead Mandarin Teacher , you will be responsible for: Managing your classroom and guiding Assistant Teachers Ensuring the safety, care, and well-being of all children Creating engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities At SGA, we value teachers who demonstrate a genuine love and patience for children . The ideal candidate will be a team player , flexible with scheduling, and maintain a positive, energetic attitude in the classroom. Qualifications Must have either a BA in education or a related field or a valid CDA Must have a minimum of 2 years working in a child care or educational setting preferably as a Lead Teacher Must be fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English languages MUST be able to start work immediately Must have or be willing to obtain Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Training Must be available to work full-time hours Monday-Friday Must be willing to maintain training hours required every year of employment and participate in school training sessions/meetings. Responsibilities (included, but not limited to) Develop and implement a creative lesson plan on a weekly basis that is suitable for children and in the Mandarin Chinese language Demonstrate a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, music and movement, etc.) to teach children Manage diaper and bathroom schedules for each child's needs Observe each child to help them grow and improve their social and emotional awareness, as well as their help build and support their motor skills. Organize nap, lunch, and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents via our online parent communication portal; ProCare Solutions Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and needs Collaborate with other team members and be open to support and guidance Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Proven experience as a Lead Mandarin Teacher in a child care or educational setting Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms, as well as state licensing guidelines Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as a mentor for other teachers and staff Friendly and reliable Understand the day-to-day changes that take place in a childcare setting Feel comfortable and relaxed in a fast paced environment and not become overwhelmed easily

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s):

Must Speak Mandarin Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

mandarin teachers: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

Mandarin (Preferred)

Location:

Springfield, NJ 07081 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person