Mandarin Head Teacher ( ECE

Hudson Way Immersion School (HWIS) is a progressive pre‑K through Grade 8 Mandarin and Spanish Immersion School founded 20 years ago in the NJ/NY area. The school’s mission is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and character to become global contributors and citizens of the world. Our values are excellence, respect, teamwork, integrity, communication, innovation, transparency, customer service, and accountability.

HWIS has a strong academic reputation. Students perform well above average and are accepted at top tier independent schools.

The Hudson Way Immersion School New Jersey Campus is seeking an ECE‑2's Mandarin teacher for the next school year 2026‑27 (session starts in Fall 2026).

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs of students i.e. differentiates instruction for children of different linguistic, cultural and academic backgrounds, as well as preparedness, readiness and interests.
• Creates a safe and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies, inclusive of immersion techniques, and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action HWIS’ philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments, including linguistic benchmarks in the target language, of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Maintains accurate and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative regulations.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends professional development, curriculum development sessions and staff meetings and serves on committees as required. Encourages colleagues to pursue professional growth.

No Relocation available. Need local candidate.

• Native speaker of Mandarin
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in early childhood or elementary education
• Teacher Certification in appropriate subject area preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
• Strong computer skills, including internet, MS office, use of technology in classroom

Hudson Way Immersion School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, or disability