Mandarin Teacher, Grades 68

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Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N–12 and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N–8. The new High School (9–12), established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on the Stanwich Road campus. Founded in 1926, GCDS is a school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment that helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a dynamic and experienced Mandarin Teacher for Grades 6–8, to start in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for world language instruction and cultural studies, as well as the ability to foster curiosity, communication skills, and global awareness in students. This position requires an educator who can inspire students to develop proficiency in Mandarin while emphasizing meaningful language use, cultural understanding, and joyful learning.

Responsibilities Include:

● Develop and deliver a comprehensive Mandarin language curriculum for students in Grades 6–8, incorporating speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
● Create an engaging and supportive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and active language use
● Teach Mandarin through immersive and communicative approaches, including project-based and inquiry-based learning
● Integrate cultural studies, authentic resources, and real-world applications into language instruction
● Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying levels of language proficiency
● Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments aligned with curriculum goals
● Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning and global initiatives
● Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress and learning goals
● Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives

Required Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Mandarin/Chinese, Education, World Languages, or a related field
● A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency
● Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin
● Experience with inquiry-based and/or project-based learning
● Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging learning environment
● Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
● Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
● Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the life of the school

Preferred Qualifications:

● Advanced degree in academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice
● Ability and interest in teaching additional world language courses such as Spanish, French, and/or Latin
● Experience in and desire to build culture and community with both adults and students
● Athletic coaching experience
● Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiences