MS/US Mandarin Teacher

Company: Dwight Englewood School
Location: Englewood
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description: MS/US Mandarin Teacher Overview: Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking to fill a Middle School Mandarin teaching position. The teacher will work closely with teachers of other disciplines to provide age-appropriate instruction. We seek an energetic, curious teacher who wants to inspire students to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Essential Responsibilities: Actively support the Mission of the School and put that vision into daily practice. Depending on 26-27 course enrollment, teach three to five sections of class which meet for an average of four 50-minute periods per week, divided between Middle School and/or Upper School Mandarin classes. Ability to write in simplified characters and to read in both simplified and traditional characters. Meet weekly with the grade level team to discuss students and to coordinate instruction and curriculum. Attend weekly departmental and/or divisional meetings after school. Serve as an advisor to a small group (usually around ten) of Middle or Upper School students Participate in overnight field trips and day trips as a chaperone. Provide extra help during TAG periods, before school, or other times as needed Perform other duties as assigned, such as lunch supervision, etc. Desired Qualities: The ideal candidate will offer most or all of the following qualities as well as the qualifications that follow: A true love of working with middle/upper school students and open to potentially working with upper school students in the future. Willingness to support heritage language speakers from a variety of cultural backgrounds A warm personality that is approachable, caring, encouraging, and positive. Experience with cross-curricular instruction, project-based learning, and process-based feedback. Clear, consistent, and dynamic communication with students, colleagues, and parents. Experience running Chinese cultural events, including Lunar New Year celebrations Experience leading advisory programs and / or other student-centered programs. A growth mindset. Position Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred), with a strong emphasis on degrees in related fields. At least three years of teaching experience, ideally with experience in Middle School instruction. Personal and professional alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values. Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work with Middle School students, families, and colleagues. Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills, in both English and the target language. Leadership of after-school activities (in athletics, the arts, or other programs). Terms of Employment: This is a 10-month teaching position. Teachers commit to eight hour workdays as well as attendance at faculty meetings and other school-wide meetings and events. This position may range from 60% to 100% full-time equivalent (FTE) depending on course enrollment for our expanding Mandarin program. Expected hours would be adjusted accordingly. Please note that a 60% schedule is considered full-time for the purposes of receiving benefits. Professional days are considered workdays and participation in planned activities is mandatory. Salaries are based on years of experience and education level. The salary range for this position, based on the requirements stated above, is 65K to 100K. If the position is hired at less than 100%, the salary would be prorated by the FTE percentage. If you are invited for an initial screening we will let you know where your salary falls on our scale. Dwight-Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) plan, life insurance, tuition remission, and a generous time-off policy. Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.

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