Online Mandarin Instructor

🇺🇸In-Person$30K–$55K/yri11h ago

K-12 Teaching Language Instruction World Language Teaching Online Teaching Mandarin Instruction Student Engagement

Role Snapshot

Remote position teaching Mandarin to middle and high school students (ages 12-18) through one-on-one online lessons using an ACTFL-aligned, project-based curriculum. Instructors will guide students in real-world communication contexts without relying on traditional textbooks or standardized assessments.

Key Responsibilities: Teach one-on-one online Mandarin lessons via Microsoft Teams, assign and grade homework/projects, track student progress and grades, and maintain focus on student engagement and success. Create teaching materials and adapt instruction based on ACTFL Can-Do Statements and student-centered pedagogical principles.

Skills & Tools: Native-like Mandarin language proficiency, proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Office applications, creativity in curriculum design and material development, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with online teaching platforms, project-based learning methodologies, and student-centered instruction preferred.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required with 1-2+ years of experience teaching Mandarin in online or school settings. Must demonstrate strong work ethic, genuine respect for students, and familiarity with technology and educational best practices.

Location: In-Person

Compensation: $30K–$55K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

This is a remote online position. Mandarin Instructors residing in any country are invited to apply.

Who are we?

We are a premier, accredited Online Language School seeking to expand our team of Mandarin language instructors for the upcoming school year (2026-2027) to teach high school and middle school Mandarin courses online. Our students are typically between the ages of 12 and 18 years old and are mostly taking Mandarin to fulfill their high school World Language requirement. We offer Middle School and High School Levels 1-6+ of Mandarin, and conversational and test/prep courses.

Our curriculum is ACTFL-aligned, and we do not use a textbook to teach the language. Instead, we rely on ACTFL Can-Do Statements and real-world communication contexts to guide the lessons. Our syllabi are designed to accommodate a textbook-free context. We offer a Resource Library to guide instructors, but they are expected to create/use their own teaching materials. We follow Project-Based Learning and don’t assess using quizzes, tests, or exams.

If you are creative, familiar with online teaching, student-centered, and enjoy teaching Mandarin as a World Language, you will fit right in!

Responsibilities:

Teach one-on-one online lessons using Microsoft Teams.
Assign and correct homework assignments and projects.
Track grades and students’ progress.
Focus on student engagement and student success.
Demonstrate genuine respect for all students.

Requirements:

1-2+ years of experience teaching Mandarin (online and/or in a school setting).
Native-like language proficiency.
A Bachelor’s Degree.
Familiarity with technology and Microsoft Office.
Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
US time zone (PST) with evening availability preferred.

*Be sure your submitted resume is in English. Applications without the required video will not be considered.

*Instructors onboarded for the upcoming school year (2026-2027) may start teaching earlier.

Job Type: Contract

LanguageBird is an equal-opportunity employer. LanguageBird does not sponsor US work visas. Teachers are either given an international contract while residing outside of the US or a US-based contract for those with permission to legally work in the US. Hourly rates are determined by teaching experience, education, and other experience applicable to the role.

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