Full-Time Mandarin Teacher (Tampa, FL)
ReDefiners World Languages
Location
Tampa, Florida
Salary
$35 - $45 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Mandarin Teacher is responsible for designing and facilitating engaging, student-centered language lessons for diverse learners. They will also manage classroom activities, assess student progress, and communicate effectively with parents and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be native or highly proficient speakers of Mandarin and English with experience in a classroom setting. Coursework in language instruction pedagogy or teacher education is also required.
Job description
Who Are We? As a community-based organization, our aim is to equip and empower individuals in the U.S. to be multilingual Global Citizens. At ReDefiners, we promote social change, create equity in educational opportunities and provide a competitive advantage to youth and adults. We strive to ensure our programs reflect the following values
Culture of Learning
We learn by studying and developing best practices, encouraging new ideas and reflecting on our experiences to guide our processes.
Leadership
- We inclusively & collaboratively empower all stakeholders to have the courage to lead.
- Community &
- Recognition: We concretely recognize the collective value of individuals in developing a community of global citizens
Purpose of Position
We invite you to consider joining our team of educators who are passionate about multilingualism and character development. As a Mandarin Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for students of all ages and proficiency levels. Your primary objective will be to foster language proficiency and cultural awareness through engaging lessons.
Duties & Responsibilities
Review curriculum and prepare dynamic, student-centered, and communicative-focused lessons Design and develop comprehensive language curricula that cater to the needs and goals of diverse learners. Facilitate interactive and engaging class sessions in target language (80%) Administer formative and summative assessments Encourage language use outside of class Communicate student progress with parents and teachers Demonstrate effective classroom management skills Commit to regular training and professional development Record and report student progress Sub in program as needed
Support: Program and curriculum training Resource guidance Collaborative team environment
Requirements
Native or Highly Proficient Speaker of Mandarin Native or Highly Proficient Speaker of English Coursework in language instruction pedagogy, teacher education, or related field Experience working in a classroom setting Reliable transportation Able to express and garner enthusiasm about language learning Experience in creating educational resources to support student learning Proficient in collaborative technological tools to enhance student success
Benefits: Career enhancement Professional Development Contribution to community initiative
Schedule
40 hours per week Monday - Saturday class assignments Specific hours and locations are to be discussed with the Director of Programs upon hire
Benefits
- Professional development
- Career enhancement