Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Mandarin (Chinese) Teacher — Per Diem
Laurel Hill School – East Setauket, NY
On-Campus | 2026–2027 School Year

This is a per diem position for the 2026–2027 school year, with assignment frequency determined by program needs.

About Laurel Hill School

Laurel Hill School is a leading independent school on Long Island, serving students from infancy through Grade 8. Our ten-acre campus provides a dynamic learning environment that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and character. We pride ourselves on a warm, inclusive community where teachers are deeply valued for their expertise, professionalism, and care.

Position Overview

The Mandarin Teacher leads developmentally appropriate Chinese language and culture instruction for students in K-8th Grade on a recurring or as-needed basis. The ideal candidate is a skilled language educator with native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, the flexibility to teach across a broad developmental range, and the cultural depth to bring China's traditions, literature, and contemporary life into the classroom in age-appropriate ways.

The Per Diem Mandarin Teacher works closely with classroom teachers and administrators to deliver a cohesive language program and to contribute meaningfully to the life of the school on the days they are on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate Mandarin Chinese lessons that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency across K-8th Grade.
• Teach Chinese language alongside cultural literacy — including traditions, holidays, history, geography, art, and music — in ways that are engaging and accurate.
• Use proficiency-based, communicative methods appropriate to young learners and adolescents.
• Introduce students to Chinese characters (Simplified), pinyin, tones, and stroke order with age-appropriate pacing.
• Adapt instruction to diverse learning styles and abilities within mixed-experience groups.
• Maintain an organized, inviting learning environment with thoughtful use of authentic materials and learning technology.
• Communicate progress and observations to the lead classroom teacher and administration as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress for assigned sessions.
• Contribute to school cultural events and interdisciplinary moments where Mandarin instruction adds value (e.g., Lunar New Year, International Day).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chinese, Chinese Education, World Languages, Linguistics, or a related field required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, with strong written and spoken English.
• NYS Teaching Certification in Chinese preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in a school setting (independent or public), with elementary and/or middle school students, strongly preferred.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.
• Familiarity with proficiency-based language teaching frameworks (ACTFL, TPRS, CI methods) is a plus.
• Reliability, professionalism, and flexibility with scheduling.

Key Competencies

• Language and Pedagogy: Native or near-native command of Mandarin Chinese paired with the ability to teach fundamental skills, characters, and cultural concepts in age-appropriate ways.
• Classroom Presence: Warmth, structure, and the ability to engage students from young children through middle schoolers, often on a recurring per-day basis.
• Cultural Depth: A teacher who brings Chinese language and culture into the classroom with accuracy, nuance, and care.
• Flexibility: Comfort with a per-diem rhythm — building rapport quickly, integrating into an established school culture, and maintaining quality across variable scheduling.

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Per diem, on-campus. Assignment days and frequency determined in coordination with the school. 1 -2 days / week
• Hours per day: Aligned to the school day, typically 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
• Compensation: Daily rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What We Offer

• A warm, supportive, and mission-driven school community with small class sizes and a collaborative faculty culture.
• The opportunity to introduce Chinese language and culture to students from K-8 in a school that values intercultural learning.
• A collegial, professional working environment with administrative support.

Application Form

Please apply via this application form: https://airtable.com/appn9OkUiuu4RDZEE/pagXYdyXFwdmKdYt9/form

Only these applications will be considered.

Pay: $175.00 - $250.00 per day

Application Question(s):

• Have you applied via the link in the job description? Only those applications will be considered

Work Location: In person

Salary : $175 - $250