Middle School & High School Mandarin Teacher (Part-Time)

Salary Range: $32,000 - $71,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education. 

Exemption Status: Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

We are seeking a cross divisional (MS/HS, 5^th -12^th grades) Mandarin teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year to join a passionate and dedicated language department. The Dalton Mandarin program fosters strong levels of proficiency in our Mandarin students. Through content-rich thematic units, Mandarin learners at Dalton interact with language, culture, and content in every lesson. We are committed to ongoing curricular and pedagogical belonging & inclusive work, and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We engage in opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices. Our ideal candidate has experience teaching MS and HS language and can easily teach Mandarin as a vehicle through which to learn content. We are looking for someone with native-like proficiency who enjoys teaching Middle School students as young as 4th grade and High School students up to 12^th grade. Experience teaching MS/HS Mandarin, language teaching/methodology training, and understanding of ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines is a plus. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach 2 courses (MS and/or HS grade levels);
• Design engaging curricula and lesson plans, working with others in the department;
• Engage actively in departmental and school-wide community engagement and belonging efforts;
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment;

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred;
• Minimum of three years relevant teaching experience; middle and high school teaching strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, literary interests, and/or community engagement;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Mandarin and English;
• Facility with relevant educational technologies.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without needing sponsorship. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment