Mandarin Private Lessons Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

MANDARIN PRIVATE LESSON TEACHER, After School Program

Beginning September 2026

ABOUT US: 
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION:

Kingsley is looking for a MANDARIN LESSON TEACHER,  After School Program for beginning & intermediate students Grades K-6 (ages 5-12). (Please note that experience working with and

teaching very young students is required for this position).

We seek teachers with a holistic approach to education that emphasizes thorough instruction in

vocabulary, grammar and syntax, pronunciation, and reading and writing comprehension,

alongside the integration of cultural components. Students will be guided to take ownership of

their own practice regimen.

Hours vary between 3-6PM Monday-Friday
based upon enrollment and teacher availability. Lesson teachers will give one-on-one weekly
lessons to each of their scheduled students. 

Qualifications: 

■ Bachelor’s Degree

■ Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments

■ Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and development

■ Commitment to meeting the needs of each student

■ Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position with an overview of
• your background and experience
• Example lesson plans for beginner and intermediate students
• A 6- to 8-week trajectory plan for a student's lessons
• Demonstration of fluency
• Teaching demonstration video of a 30-minute one-on-one lesson with a student age 5-12 (NOTE: This video is a required portion of the interview process but does not need to be submitted until later in the process if additional time is needed to prepare this portion.)

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all employees. Salaries for private lesson teachers are $65/hourly. 

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The School is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.