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Mandarin Assistant Preschool Teacher

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We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!

As a part of the Shu Ren International School team, you will gain unique, professional enrichment, a strong, supportive network, and access to a special community of globally minded educators, families, and colleagues.

ABOUT US

Shu Ren International School empowers children in Preschool through 5th grade to become confident, compassionate, and globally-minded individuals. Rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and enriched by Mandarin immersion, our program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking from an early age. At Shu Ren, every child is known, every voice is valued, and every learning experience is designed to ignite a lifelong love of discovery.

At Shu Ren, teachers are empowered to think creatively, teach with purpose, and grow alongside their students. You’ll be part of a passionate, international team that believes in the power of inquiry, language immersion, and connection to inspire children to become compassionate global citizens. We value educators as lifelong learners and collaborators who bring warmth, curiosity, and a deep commitment to nurturing the whole child.

YOUR ROLE

As an Assistant Teacher, you will assist classroom teachers in classroom preparations, learning activities, and supervision of students to ensure a safe, intellectually stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

ABOUT YOU

  • You love working with children ages 2-5 and are willing to work to assist the classroom teachers in and out of the classroom
  • You have a strong commitment to Mandarin immersion education
  • You seek to connect with and support a diverse community of children, families, and colleagues
  • You enjoy working collaboratively with other teachers and staff

WHY WORK AT SHU REN? WE PROVIDE:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
  • A generous paid time off policies
  • A 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
  • Tuition discounts to children of employees
  • Professional development and training, including IB PYP training for PYP teachers

Non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity policy:

Shu Ren International School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

Requirements:
  • Full professional fluency in Mandarin in speaking, reading and writing (in simplified Chinese)
  • At least 6 ECE units (12 preferred)
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or related field, a Bachelor degree preferred
  • At least one year of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center, preschool or early childhood program
  • Fully authorized to work now and in the future in the U.S.
Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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