Early Preschool Mandarin Teacher

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.

• Pay range: $27.00 - $30.00 per Hour
• Health, vision, dental, 401(k) benefits
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Student Tuition Discount

As an Early Preschool Mandarin Teacher, you will support a classroom of children ages 2–3 years old in a nurturing learning environment. In this role, you will lead portions of the day in Mandarin, introducing young learners to the language through songs, storytelling, and daily interactions. You will work collaboratively with your partner teacher to ensure the successful operation of the classroom while fostering a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment.

You will use both English and Mandarin to naturally integrate language exposure into everyday routines and activities. Teachers create their own lesson plans using a provided curriculum as a guide. In early preschool, the day includes a balance of structured activities and open/free play, with Mandarin naturally integrated into both.

• Create a nurturing, responsive environment that supports social-emotional development
• Lead age-appropriate activities in Mandarin
• Incorporate Mandarin into daily routines such as circle time, transitions, and activities
• Assist with toileting and diaper changing as needed
• Support children during meals, snacks, and rest periods
• Collaborate with other faculty members
• Communicate daily with parents or guardians
• Maintain a well-organized and engaging classroom environment

• Fluency in Mandarin and English
• Educational background with 12 semester or 18 quarter Early Childhood Education units, including child development, child/family/community, and curriculum, or a bachelor’s degree in child development
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior preschool teaching experience preferred

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.