Chinese Immersion Elementary Lead Teacher

Chinese Immersion Elementary Lead Teacher

Little Tiger seeks a Lead Elementary Teacher to lead a homeroom in an authentic Chinese immersion environment. Candidates must possess native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese and excellent English communication and writing skills.

About Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School:

Located in the North Loop neighborhood of Austin, Texas, Little Tiger is a Chinese immersion school spanning pre-k through 5th Grade. The school consists of 120+ beloved students, 30 committed teachers and administrators, and a highly engaged parent community.

With a 4:1 student-faculty ratio, we provide a creative and nurturing environment where children flourish in all respects. Our emphasis on personalized learning helps students thrive linguistically, academically, and socially. Little Tiger students’ Chinese language projects regularly earn national recognition, and their strong performance on standardized assessments places the school in the top 1% of participating institutions. We take pride in these achievements, which reflect the collective efforts of our passionate educators, supportive parents, and motivated learners. Join our team and contribute to this mission.

About the Position:

Starting in August 2026, the teacher will serve as a homeroom lead and teach elementary students in a Chinese immersion setting.

The teacher’s primary responsibility will be to lead an elementary homeroom and collaborate closely with colleagues in the Elementary Division. In addition to homeroom leadership, the teacher will also be responsible for subject-area instruction, which may include Chinese Language Arts, Math, or other subjects. All instruction is conducted in Chinese.

The ideal candidate will possess:
• Mandarin Chinese fluency.
• English fluency, including strong writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (or Masters/PhD) in education, early childhood education, TCFL, TESOL, linguistics, or related field.
• Familiarity with current theories and practices related to immersion and dual-language education.
• At least two years working experience as a full time classroom teacher in an accredited elementary school in the US. Bilingual or immersion education settings strongly preferred.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative curriculum.
• Meet the needs of each student in a low-ratio, highly individualized learning environment.
• Contribute to a positive learning and work atmosphere.
• Evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members in both Chinese and English.

Salary: starting $57,000/yr, based on experience (at least two years working experience as a full time classroom teacher in an accredited elementary school in the US. )

Benefits:
• Strong compensation commensurate with experience
• Fidelity Retirement Savings Plan with up to 3% matching contributions from school
• BCBS Health Insurance with premiums 100% covered by school
• Professional development opportunities
• PTO in summer as well as holidays throughout the school year

Schedule: Full-time salaried position, M-F, traditional August-May academic calendar Learn More at:

How We Work:
• Empowering Educators: Little Tiger provides curricular resources and support while also empowering teachers with the autonomy to tailor instruction to best meet students' needs. Educators have the flexibility to innovate through differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary projects, and creative lesson design.
• Ongoing Instructional Training: Teachers receive ongoing, side-by-side instructional training and coaching, working closely with leadership and colleagues to strengthen practice, refine pedagogy, and support continuous professional growth.
• Optimal Class Sizes: With a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 or lower, teachers can provide meaningful support while effectively challenging each student.
• Balanced Teaching Load: Teachers typically engage in 22 hours or less of instruction each week, allowing ample time for lesson planning, interdisciplinary projects, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Interdisciplinary Projects: Teachers have opportunities to develop robust interdisciplinary projects that help to create connections across disciplines.

How to Apply:

Send the following materials to w/ subject line, “Teaching Positions.”

- Cover letter

- If applicable, include a brief note on US work authorization status and future visa needs

- Resume

- Teaching demo video (5-8 minutes)

- Contact information of two professional references

Pay: From $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):
• Briefly describe your Mandarin level and previous experience teaching in a Chinese or immersion classroom.

Experience:
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:
• Mandarin Chinese (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person