Nihao Mobile·Hawthorne, California
Assist teachers in managing classroom activities and supporting students of various skill levels in a Mandarin language program. Responsibilities include developing mini-lessons, supervising play areas, and communicating with parents and school personnel.
Are you a passionate educator with a love for working with kids and a desire to make language learning fun? Look no further! Ni Hao Chinese, a well-established language learning program, is seeking enthusiastic Mandarin teaching assistants to join our team in our afterschool programs. With seven locations across Southern California and a range of students from preschool to AP Chinese, we provide exciting opportunities for growth and development. What you'll do Help children with class activities. Work with teachers to help students with different language backgrounds and skill levels. Be able to manage a small group of students and direct them in activities. Display enthusiasm, understanding, and commitment to ensure the children’s experiences are positive and underpin their educational lives. Help teacher with classroom cleaning and play area supervision. Our teaching assistant also have the opportunity and responsibility to develop mini-lessons that are incorporated into the main curriculum. Communicate with parents and school personnel in person and through electronic methods, utilizing educational software and email. Collaborate with fellow educators and curriculum specialists, sharing ideas, knowledge, and providing constructive feedback. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Native Mandarin speaker with proficiency in English. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate, analyze, and solve challenges when working with young learnings (ages 4 - 12) Familiarity with education software and Google Suite is a plus. Excellent multitasking abilities, balancing responsibilities with children and other tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of experience in an afterschool program settings
Company-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance Free Training and Professional Development 401K Plan Employee Appreciation and Team Building Events Hours and Schedule Part Time Position (25-30 hours per week in the afternoon)
Candidates must be native Mandarin speakers proficient in English with strong problem-solving skills for working with children aged 4-12. Preference is given to those with at least one year of experience in afterschool program settings.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
