Spring Education Group·Sunnyvale, California
The teacher will develop and implement a Mandarin immersion curriculum for elementary students while ensuring their safety and well-being. Responsibilities also include monitoring student behavior, assisting with homework, and maintaining the cleanliness of the learning environment.
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
$20 - $25 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:45 am-1:15 pm and 2:45 am-6:00 pm Location: 820 West McKinley Avenue Sunnyvale CA, 94086 Employee Referral Bonus
The Lunch and After School Mandarin Teacher is a vital part of our school community, carrying out many of the duties necessary for the day-to-day operations of the campus. This position will work as part of a team to develop a plan of instruction appropriate for the elementary students in our immersion program. The emphasis will be on vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This person must be professionally prepared to teach Mandarin to young children. You will also Monitoring student behavior during meal service Plan and organize after-school arts and crafts, games, and outdoor activities Assist students with homework Collaborate with other faculty and staff members Be responsible for the safe supervision and care of students Light sweeping, wiping down tables, and trash removal What We Are Looking For High school graduate or GED Prior experience working with children preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and ability to connect with a variety of colleagues and students Must be fluent in English and Mandarin Be authorized to work in the U.S. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Candidates must be fluent in both English and Mandarin and possess a high school diploma or GED. Prior experience working with children is preferred, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Market context
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