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 robust relationships with students and create highly interactive lessons.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Compensation: $25-30/hour

Start Date: September 2026

Responsibilities

Teach four 45-minute Mandarin classes each day to students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

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.

Assist with daily outdoor supervision (approximately 45 minutes).

Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning.

Qualifications





Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills.

Experience teaching elementary-aged students is preferred.

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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📌 Part-Time K–5 Mandarin Teacher (British Columbia)
🏢 Newbridge Academy (South Surrey, BC)
📍 British Columbia