About Us

JOB SUMMARY

China Institute in America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance a deeper

understanding of China through programs in education, culture, art and business in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community We are currently seeking a full-time Lead

Teacher for its Mandarin Immersion Preschool for children ages approximately from 2.5 to 5.

The preschool is envisioned to provide a 100% Mandarin immersion learning environment with high-quality curricula integrating Chinese culture into an innovative play-based early childhood education. A successful candidate shall have native-level Chinese language proficiency and is certified in early childhood education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a curriculum for the intended class at the preschool in alignment with China Institute’s mission and school philosophy;
• Designs age-appropriate projects, games and activities for a successful classroom delivery of the intended curriculum;
• Manages all aspects of the assigned class during the school day;
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment;
• Communicates as needed with parents, family members, and the general public on topics related to the preschool;
• Supports the budgeting, marketing, and admission process for the preschool by working closely with the Head of the School of Chinese Studies and relevant staff members;
• Contributes to the School of Chinese Studies and China Institute in general through working collaboratively with other programs and departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in early childhood education;
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, or related fields;
Certified to teach children ages from 2 to 6 in New York State;
At least 3 years of Lead Teacher experience in a preschool or a similar setting in the U.S.;
Experienced in designing and delivering play-based curriculum and materials for preschool-aged children;
Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese;
Open-minded and embracing innovations.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary expectations to:

[email protected]

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted

China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced part-time Mandarin teachers for its Children and Youth program. Grouped by ages three and up, children learn a dynamic mix of Chinese language and culture through a whole language approach in active classroom environments. Classes are taught using simplified characters. Successful candidates should be native speakers of Chinese who have teaching experience using simplified characters and who have a very good command of spoken English. They should be vivacious in the classroom and eager to nurture children’s learning and growth. They must feel comfortable creating their own unit plans, lesson plans and finding materials to suit classroom needs, levels, and abilities. Teaching assignments may entail classroom teaching or private tutoring and may be onsite, offsite in other schools, or in students’ homes.

Qualifications
• Educational background in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Applied Linguistics, or related areas
• Native proficiency level in spoken and written Chinese
• Previous teaching experience of children in group settings in the U.S.
• A good command of using simplified Chinese characters
• Fluency in spoken English

Compensation Type: Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Please send cover letter and CV, including resident status, to:
Yonglian Xiao
Associate Director of Children & Youth Program
Email: [email protected]
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Reports to: Resident Faculty & Program Coordinator

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead or assist China Institute’s classes for toddlers (ages 2-3)
• Create teaching plans with clear objectives to meet various students’ needs and interests for toddler classes according to China Institute guidelines
• Communicate timely with program supervisors, parents or guardians regarding children’s performance and behavior in class as needed
• When arranged by China Institute, meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and needs, discuss learning priorities, and suggest ways for improvement
• Prepare student reports according to China Institute’s guideline at the end of each semester
• Attend teacher meetings and professional development required by China Institute

Qualifications:

• Educational background in Early Childhood Education, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Applied Linguistics, or related areas

• Native proficiency level in spoken and written Chinese

• Previous teaching experience of toddlers in group settings in the U.S.

• A good command of using simplified Chinese characters

• Fluency in spoken English

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Yonglian Xiao
Associate Director of Children & Youth Program
Email: [email protected]
China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

Application without cover letter will not be considered.

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

School of Chinese Studies at China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced part-time instructors to teach introductory courses on Chinese culture and/or business etiquette to non-Chinese adult students with a variety of professional or corporate backgrounds.

Qualifications:
• B.A. degree minimum, majoring in history, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science with a focus on China or East Asian preferred;
• Excellent presentation and speech skills in English with a good command of spoken and written Chinese language;
• Familiarity with Chinese culture in corporate/business settings;
• Knowledge of differences between US-China corporate/business practices;
• Previous experiences in managing group classes and engaging dynamic discussions with adult students;
• Working experience in corporate/business sectors in the US preferred.

Please send cover letter and CV, including employment authorization status, to:
Wanling Zhang
Associate Director of Education
School of Chinese Studies

China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
Email: [email protected]
China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

China Institute in America, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, and bi-cultural organization based in NYC, is seeking experienced Mandarin teachers within the tri-state region for its Adult Language Program. Positions currently available include teachers for our group classes, and tutors for our private and corporate tutoring programs.

Successful candidates should be native speakers of Chinese who speak standard Mandarin with clear diction and who have a good command of spoken English. They should be comfortable with dealing with students from diverse backgrounds within the business world and private sector; be presentable in appearance and disposition; punctual; enthusiastic in their instruction and, for private tutoring, must be able to choose materials suited for each students’ needs, level, and abilities. Minimum educational requirement: B.A. degree.

Group classes are held onsite at China Institute. All classes use pinyin and simplified characters. Most tutoring assignments are offsite and held at our students’ office or home with some assignments taking place onsite at China Institute. Competitive hourly wage available. Applicants must have permission to work.

Please send cover letter and CV, including resident status, to:

Wanling Zhang
Associate Director of Education
School of Chinese Studies

China Institute
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006

Email: [email protected]

China Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.