Mandarin Instructor (Volunteer) for K-4 Students

Position Overview:

Iron Village Preparatory Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced volunteer Mandarin instructor to work with students in grades K-4. The Mandarin instructor will facilitate two 30-minute sessions per week, fostering an immersive and interactive environment for young learners to engage with the language. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in teaching and make a lasting impact on students' language development. There is potential for this role to grow into a paid position in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Lead two 30-minute Mandarin lessons per week for K-4 students
• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that emphasize listening, speaking, and basic vocabulary
• Use interactive methods, games, and songs to make learning fun and effective
• Promote cultural understanding alongside language acquisition
• Monitor and assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed
• Collaborate with other educators to integrate Mandarin into the broader curriculum
• Attend a once-a-month planning meeting with school staff to discuss student progress and upcoming lessons

Qualifications:

• Fluent or native Mandarin speaker
• Experience teaching or working with young children (K-4)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to engage and motivate students in a fun, inclusive environment
• Previous experience with language teaching or a teaching certification is a plus

Additional Information:

• This is a volunteer position with potential for growth into a paid role
• Two 30-minute sessions per week
• Iron Village Prep will provide all necessary teaching supplies
• Flexible schedule within the school’s calendar