Mandarin Chinese Language Teacher

6 months ago


Guelph, Canada First Step Language Academy Full time

Teachers enjoy the flexibility to select their classes but are expected to complete a 'term,' typically consisting of 10 sessions over 10 weeks. In-person lessons are conducted at local schools, libraries, coffee shops, and clients' homes.

**Main Responsibility**

Vital to this role is responsibility. Instructors must arrive punctually for classes and honour their commitment to a semester of classes which typically is 10 lessons over 10 weeks.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Designing engaging lessons for our students
- Guiding and actively engaging students to help them achieve their learning objectives
- Considering individual learning styles and preferences
- Assigning homework after each session
- Providing constructive feedback to students and parents

**Requirements**:

- Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese
- Able to teach students pinyin and tones.
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Conversational fluency in English
- Current residency in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, or London
- Previous tutoring or teaching experience

**Nice-to-haves**:

- Experience teaching or tutoring. (Mandarin teaching experience a bonus)
- Proficient in both simplified and traditional Chinese characters
- Aware of the intricate differences between different Chinese dialects
- Teaching certificate or a background in education

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $22.50-$26.66 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- I am currently residing in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph or London and am willing to travel to classes within my city of residence as needed.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Mandarin (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Kitchener, ON N2E 1M9 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1H 4E6


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