Preschool Chinese Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Full-Time Preschool Mandarin Teacher

Location: Emeryville, CA, 94608

School/Company Name: Happa Baby School

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Preschool Director / Head of School

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Preschool Mandarin Teacher to join our early childhood education team. In this role, you will create a vibrant, safe, and nurturing environment where young learners (ages 3-4yos) are introduced to the Mandarin language and Chinese culture through immersive, play-based learning.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of early childhood development, is a native or near-native Mandarin speaker, and possesses the creativity to design engaging daily activities that foster cognitive, social, and linguistic growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum & Instruction

• Immersive Language Delivery: Conduct daily lessons and interactions primarily in Mandarin, using a variety of techniques (immersion, dual-language, or heritage-focused, depending on school model).
• Play-Based Lesson Planning: Design and implement age-appropriate, hands-on lesson plans that include storytelling, music, movement, puppetry, arts and crafts, and games to make language learning fun and natural.
• Cultural Integration: Introduce students to Chinese cultural traditions, festivals (e.g., Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival), and customs through engaging classroom celebrations.

2. Classroom Management & Student Care

• Nurturing Environment: Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and emotionally supportive classroom environment that meets licensing requirements.
• Positive Guidance: Use positive discipline and behavior management strategies that promote self-regulation, empathy, and social-emotional development.
• Daily Care: Assist children with daily routines, including meals, snack times, transitions, recess, and restroom supervision.

3. Assessment & Communication

• Progress Tracking: Observe and document student development, language acquisition milestones, and behavioral progress.
• Parent Partnership: Maintain open, warm, and professional communication with parents through daily updates, app notifications, and parent-teacher conferences (twice/year).
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with co-teachers, specialists, and administration to ensure a holistic educational experience for the children.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) and communication skills in English.
• Education: High school diploma/GED required; Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12+ Early Childhood Education (ECE) units strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with preschool-aged children in a structured group setting.
• Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Background Clearances: Must pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and receive a clear TB test prior to employment.

Preferred:

• Montessori certified
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Bilingual Education, or a related field.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

At Happa Baby, we strive to provide high-quality education and care for our community from babies to preschoolers and between. Our purpose is to offer unique early childhood learning experiences with an emphasis on open communication and integrated settings and to create a stimulating learning environment. Our approach aims to promote self-sufficiency, model respect, and spark curiosity in our children. We impart a clean, safe, family-like, and most importantly, fun atmosphere where your child will explore and learn through self-plays and guided activities.

Company Description

At Happa Baby, we strive to provide high-quality education and care for our community from babies to preschoolers and between. Our purpose is to offer unique early childhood learning experiences with an emphasis on open communication and integrated settings and to create a stimulating learning environment. Our approach aims to promote self-sufficiency, model respect, and spark curiosity in our children. We impart a clean, safe, family-like, and most importantly, fun atmosphere where your child will explore and learn through self-plays and guided activities.