Dual Language Instructional Assistant (Mandarin)

• This is a part-time, remote position. While the employee will not be based in an office, the role requires regular on-site visits to schools and travel within the assigned region.
• Schedule: Part-time (25–40 hours/week during the school year, depending on company needs)

Love What You Do and Why You Do It!

Since 1987, Participate Learning has partnered with schools and districts to prepare students for career success through cultural exchange, dual language programs, and global learning. We help students build bilingual fluency, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to apply their learning in real-world settings and any career path.

What You’ll Do:

A Dual Language Instructional Assistant primary duty is to provide instructional support for students and teachers in the Participate Dual Language Mandarin immersion classrooms. This position leads groups across different subject areas with instruction delivered in Mandarin. The lead dual language teacher will have primary responsibility for the overall instruction of the class. However, in the absence of a lead teacher, the DLIA is expected to take over the lead instructional role in the classroom.

Flexibility required for working in the Charlotte area. The person in this position will be traveling to Cabarrus and Union County

Additional Information:

The DLIA may serve in one or more Participate dual language program schools within the same geographic area based on need for coverage or support as instructed by the Director of Dual Language Programs or program manager.

This is a part-time position with full benefits; assignments may vary between 25 - 40 hours per week depending on need.

Essential Functions

Instructional responsibilities:

• The DLIA will deliver instruction to students, using various teaching methods to improve student skills and abilities with the target language and in the core curriculum student objectives.
• The DLIA will lead small groups during literacy rotations and with the guidance of the lead teachers, deliver appropriate instructional methods and techniques for each group activity assigned.

In collaboration with lead teacher, DLIA will share responsibility for:

• Creating lesson plans and instructing students individually and in groups.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities, including photocopying, laminating, etc.
• Administer assessments as required
• Facilitate other classroom responsibilities in line with school policy
• Share responsibility for performing administrative responsibilities closely related to teaching and customarily performed by teachers.
• In the absence of the lead teacher the DLIA will be responsible for:
  • Lead instruction in the target language following the established DL instructional model in place
  • Complete all instructional tasks for each day the lead teacher is absent
  • Maintain clear notes on student performance in the absence of the lead teacher
  • Follow the Participate DL pacing guide for literacy and the grade level guidelines for other content area instruction

Program Support:

• Promote cross-cultural activities and the dual language immersion program in the school and greater community
• Serve as a Mandarin language role model for students. Help students to maximize their learning by only utilizing the target language consistently in the classroom.
• Serve as a cultural resource for students, teachers, the school and community.
• Collaborate with other dual language team members.

School-wide support:

• Support school-wide policies and procedures as well as multiple DL classrooms.

* The DLIA is not responsible for non-instructional duties in the school. In the absence of the lead teacher, the instructional assistant will focus on the delivery of instruction in the target language to support students in their fulfillment of the grade level curriculum.

* The lead teacher will be the teacher of record and DLIA will not be fully responsible, but will support the lead teacher in maintaining student records.

Experience You Bring:

• Advanced proficiency in Mandarin (speakin, listening, reading, and writing) is required.
• Intermediate to high English proficiency
• Post-secondary Degree in Education-related field
• At least one year of Elementary teaching experience
• Must complete designated school district HR process for school volunteer or similar as confirmed by Participate Learning upon offer
• Must meet all Participate Learning employment verification and hiring requirements
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must participate in and successfully complete Participate Learning DLIA program trainings & evaluations
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to travel between schools are requirements.

About You

• Passionate about learning and welcoming people from all over the world, learning about their culture and sharing your own culture and experiences.
• Passion for global perspectives - languages, cultures, travel, etc. We value a deep interest in exploring the diverse facets of our interconnected world.
• We are looking for impact makers who believe in using their career as a force for good.
• Eager to make a difference for today and tomorrow
• Flexible with your time and energy and willing to expand beyond the day-to-day expectations of your work. (And the company reciprocates with flexibility!)
• Cameras on during most zoom meetings - we want to see your smile.
• Believe global education is for everyone!

What You’ll Love About Us:

Headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, one of the essential measures of the success of our business is the positive impact we make on our employees. Our work inspires everyone to be change agents.