Assistant Chinese Preschool Teacher

About Purple Magpie Mandarin

Purple Magpie Mandarin offers full‑time and part‑time daycare/preschool options. We are a Chinese‑immersion daycare and preschool in West Los Angeles, bordered by Culver City, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey and Playa Vista. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care and education for our students, with emphasis on individual attention (4:1 student/teacher ratios) and activity‑based learning.

We are looking for an Assistant Preschool Teacher for an immediate start date and will pay competitively. Fit is the most important factor.

Assistant Teachers work collaboratively with Lead Teachers to carry out daily caregiving tasks and planned activities/curriculum.

• Provide a safe and loving environment for all students
• Facilitate and assist with daily activities, such as art and crafts projects, reading, dancing, singing, STEM experiments, and more, based on guidance and supervision from a lead teacher
• Monitor and ensure safety of all students
• Prepare food and help students eat
• Perform diaper changes
• Clean and sterilize equipment and environment

Ideally, the candidate will have some experience in the childcare field, but personality, reliability and work‑ethic are even more important to us.

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (Required)
• 1+ year of relevant teaching experience (Preferred)
• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn
• Proactive in seeking out resources for continual development
• Find joy in working with children
• Knowledge of infant early learning/development and group care settings, including current research, regulations and best practices (Preferred)
• Understanding of Reggio, RIE and Montessori (Bonus!)
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to physically handle children between 0‑6 years of age and lift children up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Follow state, federal, and school guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

• Competitive pay ($18+/hour)
• Mentorship and opportunity for advancement
• 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday (preferred);
  Part‑time options may be considered
• ICHRA allowance for medical expenses
• 401(k) match
• Open to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and other work authorizations

The candidate must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese and ideally have over 1 year of relevant teaching experience. A collaborative spirit, eagerness to learn, and a passion for working with children are essential. Knowledge of infant early learning, development, and group care settings is preferred. Understanding of Reggio, RIE, and Montessori is a bonus. Physical ability to handle children and respond to emergencies is required.

Competitive pay starting at $18/hour, mentorship and advancement opportunities, 401k match, ICHRA allowance for medical expenses, and consideration for part‑time options.