Grade 8-9 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: Monday–Friday, 8:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
- Hours: 20 hours per week
- Compensation: $25-30/hour
- Start Date: September 2026
Responsibilities
- Teach four 45-minute Mandarin classes each day to students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
- 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.
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- Assist with daily outdoor supervision (approximately 45 minutes).
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills.
- Experience teaching elementary-aged students is preferred.
- 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 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) 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.
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
Usual requirements
- A bachelor's degree in education is required.
- A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
- Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
- A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.
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AI Summary
What you’ll do
Teach four 45-minute Mandarin classes each day to Kindergarten through Grade 5 students. Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Mandarin lessons. Develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Differentiate instruction for students with varying language abilities. Assist with daily outdoor supervision. Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning
What you’ll need
Fluency in Mandarin. Strong English communication skills. Experience teaching elementary-aged students preferred. Experience working with native Mandarin speakers and Mandarin as a Second Language learners considered an asset. Creative, energetic, and student-centred approach. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Eligibility to work in Canada
Benefits
- Consistent weekday morning schedule with afternoons free
- Freedom to create fun, engaging, and interactive lessons
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
- Small class sizes
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment