Leading Mandarin Language Educator

Senior Mandarin Language Tutor Position

This is a dynamic and engaging role for an experienced Senior Mandarin Language Tutor. As part of our team, you will deliver high-quality Mandarin language tutoring to students from Kindergarten to Year 9.

Our ideal candidate has substantial experience (minimum 5 years, ideally more) in teaching Mandarin language and culture. They have a sound understanding of the subject matter and are able to integrate cultural elements into language instruction.

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering Mandarin language tutoring to children (K–9) in small-group and one-on-one formats, both face-to-face and online. They will also develop, document, and maintain a structured K–9 Mandarin language and culture curriculum, adapting content for Victorian school learners.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deliver Mandarin language tutoring to children (K–9) in small-group and one-on-one formats, both face-to-face and online.">
• Prepare and present engaging lessons that develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, and foster cultural understanding.">
• Develop, document, and maintain a structured K–9 Mandarin language and culture curriculum, adapting content for Victorian school learners.">
• Author original teaching resources including textbooks, workbooks, lesson plans, and interactive digital modules.">
• Design and implement assessments, marking rubrics, and provide detailed progress reports to parents/carers.">
• Recruit, supervise, coach, and mentor casual and part-time tutors; conduct lesson observations and professional development workshops.">
• Keep abreast of developments in Mandarin language teaching through professional training, conferences, and current literature.">
• Plan and deliver Mandarin cultural workshops, seasonal programs, and community engagement events.">
• Monitor program performance indicators and implement improvement strategies.">

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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• Substantial experience in teaching Mandarin language and culture.">
• Experience in private tuition school management, including program coordination, staff supervision, and operational oversight.">
• Sound understanding of Mandarin language and culture and the ability to integrate cultural elements into language instruction.">
• Highly relevant University level qualifications or a suitable agreed substitute.">
• Certification in Teaching Chinese/Mandarin Language.">
• Experience in designing and leading Mandarin language curriculum.">
• Secondary and Tertiary education where all instruction was in Mandarin language.">
• Native fluency in Mandarin and excellent English communication skills.">
• Proven ability to develop curriculum and author teaching resources.">
• Strong classroom management, organisational, and interpersonal skills.">
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and ability to meet all child safety requirements.">
• Current valid driver's licence and ability to travel between school campuses in Ashburton and Balwyn.">

Benefits:

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate group of educators who are dedicated to providing high-quality education to our students. You will also have access to ongoing professional development and support to help you grow in your career.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced educator who is passionate about teaching Mandarin language and culture, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to us by email. We look forward to hearing from you soon