Mandarin Teacher for Kids (Brooklyn, NY,… at Diáfano · Brooklyn

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Mandarin Instructor to create a structured, inclusive, and engaging language-learning environment for K-12 students. Your creativity and enthusiasm for language learning will help foster a warm, positive, and organized space that challenges students while holding them accountable for their growth. Your teaching approach should align with our mission, vision, and methodology. Must be available to teach in person in NYC, ideally Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Ideal candidate is available 3-5 pm EST Wednesday-Friday for afterschool programs and some days during the day. Long-term opportunity that would run the entire school year. Open for both regular and substitute teacher.

Job Responsibilities:

• Open for both regular and substitute teacher.
• Must be available to teach in person in NYC, ideally Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
• Ideal candidate is available 3-5 pm EST Wednesday-Friday for after-school programs and some days during the day. Long-term opportunity that would run the entire school year.
• Work closely with our Founder and other teachers to continuously improve relevant curricula
• Use assessment data, student work, and other information to inform plans for student and class objectives
• Use positive reinforcement and social learning strategies as your way of teaching
• Prioritize each student's academic and social environment
• Understand and work in accordance with our mission and vision

About You:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Native-like level of proficiency in Mandarin
• A deep understanding of Mandarin and francophone cultures
• A deep belief in our mission and vision with a strong enthusiasm, passion, and energy
• A deep belief in community building and bonding to achieve results
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preference will be given to teachers who have undergone fingerprinting for the DOE
• The critical features of this role are described above but are not all encompassing

About Us:

Diáfano is the language learning hub of the future, with human-centered philosophy at its very core. The Diáfano Method fuses tried and true methods of language learning with our own modern spin. Designed by a linguist and administered by a global community of top-tier native educators, our method hacks into the psychology of language learning to ensure maximum retention and true mastery.

Our Goal:

We empower people to immerse themselves in new cultures and create meaningful connections through language learning. We believe that language learning leads to cross-cultural understanding, so we aim to make it more accessible and more impactful than ever. Our goal is to help students achieve language mastery through methods focused on social learning. We rely on data to inform progress and our decision-making process, all while engaging in culturally-responsive pedagogy. As a teacher, your job is as much to teach about the language as it is to teach its cultural context and help to continue to build a culturally competent and understanding society.

Our Core Values:

Mastery: We strive for mastery in everything that we do.
Sincerity: Integrity means a lot to us. It is at the core of who we are.
Innovation: We create our own rules to give you an experience and results you won’t find anywhere else.
Inclusivity: We are driven to create classes that are culturally-relevant and driven. We believe in inclusivity from the teachers we hire to the courses we teach.
Connection: We care about people, first and foremost. We always create a nurturing environment that supports bonding, connection, and growth.

We regret not being able to respond to all inquiries. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $100.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience teaching Mandarin to K-12 students?
• Can you prepare a 10-15 minute demo as part of your interview?
• Are you NYS certified?
• Are you authorized to work in the US?
• Have you undergone fingerprinting for the DOE?
• Do you have experience teaching K-12 students?
• Are you available at the schedule provided?
• Preference: Regular teacher or Substitute teacher

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person