Part-Time Mandarin Teacher (Tampa, FL)

Who Are We?

As a community-based organization, our aim is to equip and empower individuals in the U.S. to be multilingual Global Citizens. At ReDefiners, we promote social change, create equity in educational opportunities and provide a competitive advantage to youth and adults. We strive to ensure our programs reflect the following 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
  

Purpose of Position: We invite you to consider joining our team of educators who are passionate about multilingualism and character development. As a Mandarin Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for students of all ages and proficiency levels. Your primary objective will be to foster language proficiency and cultural awareness through engaging lessons. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  • Review curriculum and prepare dynamic, student-centered, and communicative-focused lessons
  
  
  • Design and develop comprehensive language curricula that cater to the needs and goals of diverse learners.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Facilitate interactive and engaging class sessions in target language (80%)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Administer formative and summative assessments
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Encourage language use outside of class
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Communicate student progress with parents and teachers
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Demonstrate effective classroom management skills
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Commit to regular training and professional development
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Record and report student progress
  
  
  • Sub in program as needed
  
  
  
  

Support:

• Program and curriculum training

• Resource guidance

• Collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• Native or Highly Proficient Speaker of Mandarin

• Native or Highly Proficient Speaker of English


• Coursework in language instruction pedagogy, teacher education, or related field

• Experience working in a classroom setting

• Reliable transportation

• Able to express and garner enthusiasm about language learning 

• Experience in creating educational resources to support student learning

• Proficient in collaborative technological tools to enhance student success

Benefits:

• Career enhancement

• Professional Development

• Contribution to community initiative

Schedule:

Up to 26 hours per week

Hours allocated within Block B:

Monday - Friday 2:30 - 7:30 PM and Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 PM

Specific hours and locations are to be discussed with the Director of Programs upon hire