Lead Mandarin Teacher

Lead Mandarin Teacher

Organization: ReDefiners World Languages

Department: Programs

Division: Multilingual Citizens Program

Position Type: Full-Time; 40 hours

Work Schedule: To be determined

Number of Openings: 1

 Work Location:

• Office- 8056 N. 56th St., Tampa, FL 33617

What You’ll Do: 

As the Lead Mandarin Teacher, you serve as the curriculum lead for Mandarin courses. Your role involves offering instructional support, contributing to curriculum development, and assessing student progress. As the Curriculum Lead, your responsibilities include designing and managing professional development activities for the Teaching team, conducting classroom observations for instructional coaching, participating in program evaluations, and aiding in the orientation of new teachers. Your teaching workload will be reduced to allow for engagement with the program and completion of all mentioned tasks. Ideal candidates will showcase a passion for teaching Mandarin, a strong dedication to professional development, and a commitment to ensuring student success in language acquisition and proficiency. Time is allocated as follows: 50% Teaching (approx. 5 classes weekly), 25% Curriculum Development, 25% Teacher Support

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provide instructional support and mentorship to Mandarin teachers.


• Collaborate on curriculum development to align with program goals and standards.


• Evaluate student progress through assessments and data analysis.


• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for diverse students.


• Organize and conduct professional development sessions for the Mandarin team.


• Observe classes and provide feedback to improve teaching practices.


• Assist in program evaluation and curriculum revision efforts.


• Support new teacher onboarding and maintain instructional resources.


• Teach and sub in program as needed

Skills and qualifications: 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education (Teaching Mandarin to Speakers of Other Languages), Mandarin, Linguistics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.


• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and instructional design.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• Ability to plan and facilitate professional development sessions for Mandarin instructors and lead curriculum enhancement initiatives.


• Experience conducting class observations, providing feedback, and evaluating instructional effectiveness.


• Commitment to promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for learners.


• Proficiency in Google Suite suite and other relevant software (Salesforce, Canvas LMS) 


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with colleagues, providing instructional coaching, and supporting student learning.

Who Are We?

ReDefiners is a pioneering mission-driven non-profit organization with the goal of developing a compassionate community of global citizens, who are both economically and socially responsible, through world language and cultural enrichment. Education in global communication is paramount in developing cognitive skills, creating opportunities for upward mobility, and establishing a foundation to excel in an ever increasing globalized society. We strive to provide local language learning opportunities in Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish and Mandarin through our enrichment and workforce development programs for learners of all backgrounds.  

Our Core Values:

• Culture of Learning: We learn by studying and developing best practices, encouraging new ideas and reflecting on our experiences to guide our processes.

• Leadership: We inclusively & collaboratively empower all stakeholders to have the courage to lead.

• Community & Recognition: We concretely recognize the collective value of individuals in developing a community of global citizens

Compensation: $50,923 Annually

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Benefits


• Mileage Reimbursement


• Mobile Phone Stipend


• Simple IRA Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer match for employee contributions monthly


• 21 Days of Paid Leave Annually, including Paid Time Off, Wellness and Federal Holidays


• Certified employment for federal student loan forgiveness under the PSLF program


• EAP Benefits 


• Additional FREE Counseling Sessions via MAP Program


• Free Life Coaching Sessions via MAP Program


• Eligible for annual salary raises