What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mandarin Teacher - Part Time position at Wellan Montessori School?
Position Overview
Wellan Montessori School is seeking an experienced Mandarin Teacher to join its faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a part-time position (4 hours per week) designed to pilot a new Mandarin program, with the opportunity for gradual growth over the next several years as the program develops and expands.
The Mandarin Teacher will be responsible for launching and teaching Mandarin to students in Grades 6–8 using both a textbook and a wide range of interactive, engaging activities that support increasing language proficiency and cultural appreciation.
Candidates should have experience teaching Mandarin in Grades 6–8 and bring strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills to the role. They should be flexible, collaborative, and able to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Mandarin language and culture and will inspire students to grow in confidence and curiosity as they develop their language skills.
Position Details
- Part-time, 4 hours per week
- Regular Hours: 2 days a week, TBD
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or beyond in related field.
- Experience teaching children ages 11-14 (Grades 6–8).
- Heritage speaker a plus.
- Minimum of 3 professional references required.
Benefits
This position is part time and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.
About Wellan
Wellan Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school of approximately 300 students, age 15 months to grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. More information about Wellan can be found at www.wellan.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wellan Montessori School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal or Massachusetts law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Salary : $35 - $75