Online Mandarin Instructor (Remote)

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field., 1-2+ years of teaching experience in Mandarin, online or in schools., Native-like proficiency in Mandarin., Familiarity with online teaching tools and technology..

Key responsibilities:

  • Teach one-on-one online Mandarin lessons via Microsoft Teams.
  • Assign and evaluate homework and projects.
  • Monitor and record students’ progress and grades.
  • Engage students and support their success in learning Mandarin.

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LanguageBird E-learning Startup https://www.languagebird.com/
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Job description

This is a remote online position. Mandarin Instructors residing in any country are invited to apply.


Who are we?

We are a premier, accredited Online Language School seeking Mandarin Language
instructors to teach high school and middle school Mandarin courses online. Our students are typically between the ages of 12 and 18 years old and are mostly taking Mandarin to fulfill their high school World Language requirement. We offer Middle School and High School Levels 16+ of Mandarin, and conversational and testprep courses.

Our curriculum is ACTFLaligned, and we do not use a textbook to teach the language. Instead, we rely on ACTFL CanDo Statements and realworld communication contexts to guide the lessons. Our syllabi are designed to accommodate a textbookfree context. We offer a Resource Library to guide instructors, but they are expected to createuse their own teaching materials. We follow ProjectBased Learning and don’t assess using quizzes, tests, or exams.

If you are creative, familiar with online teaching, studentcentered, and enjoy teaching Mandarin as a World Language, you will fit right in!

Responsibilities:

  • Teach oneonone online lessons using Microsoft Teams.
      • Assign and correct homework assignments and projects.
      • Track grades and students’ progress.
      • Focus on student engagement and student success.
      • Demonstrate genuine respect for all students.

        • Requirements:

          • 12+ years of experience teaching Mandarin (online andor in a school setting).
          • Nativelike language proficiency.
          • A Bachelor’s Degree.
          • Familiarity with technology and Microsoft Office.
          • Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
          • US time zone (PST) with evening availability preferred.

            • *Be sure your submitted resume is in English. Applications without the required video will not be considered.


              Job Type: Contract

              LanguageBird is an equalopportunity employer. LanguageBird does not sponsor US work visas. Teachers are either given an international contract while residing outside of the US or a USbased contract for those with permission to legally work in the US. Hourly rates are determined by teaching experience, education, and other experience applicable to the role.

              I understand and accept that if I am invited to teach at LanguageBird, my photo and biography will be displayed on LanguageBirds website.

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Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
E-learning
Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Virtual Teams
  • Social Skills
  • Strong Work Ethic

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