Mandarin Teaching Assistant (Afterschool Program)

divh2Ni Hao Chinese Preschool Coordinator Opportunity/h2pNi Hao Chinese is a Mandarin Immersion Learning Program focused on building community and supporting overall wellbeing at any age. We work with children ages 2-17 through onsite preschools, after-school programs, school district partnerships, and online classes to help promote a curiosity of learning and support Chinese language development at any level./ppNi Hao was founded in 2012 with less than 20 students and has grown to have over 2,000 students go through our language learning program. We are excited to have a new Preschool Coordinator to join our team!/ppOur Ni Hao Team uses our unique learning approach to work with your child to incorporate a blended curriculum consisting of language vocabulary, exploration, sensory integration, and project based learning. Our approach creates young leaders in their own educational journey./ppJoin Ni Hao Chinese and be part of our exciting journey as we expand our reach and inspire young learners to embrace Mandarin. We believe that language learning should be fun, engaging, and rewarding, and we need imaginative and dedicated professionals like you to help us achieve our mission./ppWe offer competitive compensation packages and benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are committed to making a difference in students language learning journey and want to join our team, please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter. We look forward to receiving your application./ph3About the Role/h3pAre you a passionate educator with a love for working with kids and a desire to make language learning fun? Look no further! Ni Hao Chinese, a well-established language learning program, is seeking enthusiastic Mandarin teaching assistants to join our team in our afterschool programs. With seven locations across Southern California and a range of students from preschool to AP Chinese, we provide exciting opportunities for growth and development./ph3What Youll Do/h3ulliHelp children with class activities./liliWork with teachers to help students with different language backgrounds and skill levels./liliBe able to manage a small group of students and direct them in activities./liliDisplay enthusiasm, understanding, and commitment to ensure the childrens experiences are positive and underpin their educational lives./liliHelp teacher with classroom cleaning and play area supervision./liliOur teaching assistant also have the opportunity and responsibility to develop mini-lessons that are incorporated into the main curriculum./liliCommunicate with parents and school personnel in person and through electronic methods, utilizing educational software and email./liliCollaborate with fellow educators and curriculum specialists, sharing ideas, knowledge, and providing constructive feedback./liliPerform additional duties as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliNative Mandarin speaker with proficiency in English./liliStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate, analyze, and solve challenges when working with young learners (ages 4 - 12)./liliFamiliarity with education software and Google Suite is a plus./liliExcellent multitasking abilities, balancing responsibilities with children and other tasks./liliPreference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of experience in an afterschool program settings/li/ulh3Benefits/h3ulliCompany-Paid Life/ADD Insurance/liliFree Training and Professional Development/lili401K Plan/liliEmployee Appreciation and Team Building Events/li/ulh3Hours and Schedule/h3ulliPart Time Position (10-15 hours per week in the afternoon)/li/ul/div