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Job Description
Mandarin Language and Enrichment Specialist WorldKids School of North Raleigh Raleigh, NC Job Details Part-time $16.50 - $18.50 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid time off On-the-job training Career development plan Qualifications School experience Mandarin Early childhood education center experience Childcare Early childhood education English High school diploma or GED Schedule management Working with children Working with students Early Childhood Education Full Job Description About Us WorldKids® School is pioneering a global, immersive approach to early childhood education, serving children from 12 months through Pre K. While our facility is foundationally Spanish first, our unique corporate curriculum builds global citizens by introducing students to multiple world languages. We uniquely blend The Creative Curriculum® (powered by the Teaching Strategies platform) with multi language exposure, fostering global citizenship, curiosity, and deep multicultural appreciation. The Role We are seeking a high energy, creative, and fully fluent Mandarin Language and Enrichment Specialist to bring our global curriculum to life. Instead of being anchored to a single room, you will serve as our premier language ambassador, rotating through a cluster of designated classrooms during specific instructional blocks throughout the day. Your mission is to push into classrooms and enrich the environments with high impact Mandarin language circles, storytelling, music, and cultural arts, ensuring our students receive an authentic, dynamic introduction to Mandarin. Our Campus and Neighborhood We believe that a premium working environment extends beyond the classroom walls. Located in a vibrant, convenient pocket of North Raleigh, our brand new facility offers unique perks that make your workday seamless, safe, and enjoyable:
Safety First Location:
Our campus sits right next door to Duke Health's Growing Child Pediatrics and is just moments away from the local fire station, providing unmatched peace of mind and an extra layer of community security for our staff, students, and families. Convenience at
Your Fingertips:
Enjoy a neighborhood packed with excellent dining options, retail spaces, and a Starbucks right down the street for your morning coffee run or midday break.
Commuter Friendly Access:
Easily accessible from major North Raleigh transit routes, making your daily commute straightforward and stress free.
Push into designated classrooms during scheduled daily blocks to deliver engaging, interactive Mandarin language instruction, songs, games, and cultural enrichment activities tailored to early childhood learners.
Collaborative Scheduling:
Partner with classroom Lead Teachers and the Founding Center Director to manage a seamless daily rotation schedule across your cluster of classrooms.
Curriculum Integration:
Collaborate with the educational leadership team to align your Mandarin activities with the broader seasonal themes of The Creative Curriculum® and global study blocks.
Resource and Material Development:
Design, prepare, and maintain high quality, engaging visual aids, props, and cultural materials to maximize student engagement during your language blocks.
School Wide Cultural Ambassadorship:
Support school wide cultural events, festivals, and family engagement initiatives that celebrate global diversity and multi language learning.
What You Bring Language Fluency:
Native or native equivalent fluency in Mandarin is strictly required. Strong conversational English skills are necessary for staff coordination and school wide collaboration.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working with young children (ages 12 months to Pre K) in a school, language academy, camp, or early childhood setting. A gift for keeping young children engaged through music, movement, and storytelling is highly valued.
Credentials:
Must meet baseline North Carolina qualifying requirements for childcare staff (including a high school diploma and clean criminal background check clearance). Coursework or credentials in Early Childhood Education is a major plus.
Mindset:
An exceptionally energetic, flexible, and enthusiastic team player. Since you will be moving between classrooms, you must have strong time management skills and a collaborative spirit that respects each classroom's established flow.
What We Offer Competitive Compensation:
Hourly pay that is highly competitive and recognizes your specialized language asset within the North Raleigh private preschool market. On the
Job Training:
Comprehensive onboarding covering the proprietary WorldKids global rotation model and early childhood engagement strategies.
Impact and Visibility:
A unique, high impact role where you get to connect with multiple classrooms of children and serve as a core pillar of the school's premium global identity.
Perks and Benefits:
Professional development support, and a beautiful, brand new, state of the art teaching environment.
