Posted 16 days ago
Grade 8-9 Mandarin Teacher
@ Newbridge Academy
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Newbridge Academy is hiring a part-time Mandarin Teacher for Grades 8-9 at its small bilingual independent school in South Surrey. The role involves teaching two 90-minute Mandarin classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, about 3 hours a week, starting September 2026, at $30-35 per hour.
Pay:
$30–$35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes on Tuesday and Thursday
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate Mandarin lessons
- Differentiate instruction for varying language abilities
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration
Requirements summary:
- Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication
- Experience with native speakers and MSL learners is an asset
- Creative, energetic, student-centred teaching approach
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Eligible to work in Canada
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · applytoeducation
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 3 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | Mandarin, English |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Newbridge Academy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Newbridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Mandarin Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year.
We are a small, bilingual independent school in South Surrey committed to providing students with a warm, supportive learning environment and meaningful language instruction. Our small class sizes allow teachers to build strong relationships with students and create highly interactive lessons.
Position Details
- Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
- Hours: 3 hours per week
- Compensation: $30-35/hour
- Start Date: September 2026
Responsibilities
- Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes Tuesday and Thursday to students in Grades 8-9.
- Classes may include combined grade groupings depending on enrolment.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills.
- Experience working with both native Mandarin speakers and Mandarin as a Second Language learners is considered a strong asset.
- A creative, energetic, and student-centred approach to teaching.
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
Why Join Newbridge Academy?
- Small class sizes of 4–8 students
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
- Freedom to create fun, engaging, and interactive lessons
- Consistent weekday morning schedule, leaving afternoons free for other commitments
If you are passionate about language learning and enjoy helping young students develop confidence and curiosity in Mandarin, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience and philosophy. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
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