Part-Time K–5 Mandarin Teacher
Surrey, B.C. · Part time
Newbridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Mandarin Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year.
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Job description
Newbridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Mandarin Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year.
We are a small, bilingual independent school in South Surrey committed to providing students with a warm, supportive learning environment and meaningful language instruction. Our small class sizes allow teachers to build strong relationships with students and create highly interactive lessons.
Position Details
- Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
- Hours: 3 hours per week
- Compensation: $30-35/hour
- Start Date: September 2026
Responsibilities
- Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes Tuesday and Thursday to students in Grades 8-9.
- Classes may include combined grade groupings depending on enrolment.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills.
- Experience working with both native Mandarin speakers and Mandarin as a Second Language learners is considered a strong asset.
- A creative, energetic, and student-centred approach to teaching.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
Why Join Newbridge Academy?
- Small class sizes of 4–8 students
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
- Freedom to create fun, engaging, and interactive lessons
- Consistent weekday morning schedule, leaving afternoons free for other commitments
If you are passionate about language learning and enjoy helping young students develop confidence and curiosity in Mandarin, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience and philosophy. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
About this occupation
This job is classed under Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
Usual requirements
- Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences.
- Teachers of vocational or technical subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is usually preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject.
- Instructors of trades in Quebec require completion of an apprenticeship training program and industry or trade certification.
- Department heads usually require several years of teaching experience.
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AI Summary
What you’ll do
Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes per week to Grade 8–9 students. Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Mandarin lessons. Foster student confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin. Differentiate instruction for students with varying language abilities. Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning
What you’ll need
Fluency in Mandarin, strong English communication skills, experience with native Mandarin speakers and Mandarin as a Second Language learners considered an asset, a creative and student-centred teaching approach, strong classroom management and organizational skills, and eligibility to work in Canada.
Benefits
- Consistent weekday schedule leaving afternoons free for other commitments
- Freedom to create fun, engaging, and interactive lessons
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
- Small class sizes of 4–8 students
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment