National Association of Independent Schools Is Hiring A Mandarin Head Teacher

Hudson Way Immersion School (HWIS) is seeking a passionate Mandarin Head Teacher for ECE 2 at our Stirling campus for the 2026-27 school year. Join a forward-thinking school dedicated to cultivating global citizens through immersive language education. 🌍✨

Position: Mandarin Head Teacher (ECE 2)

Location: Stirling

Founded over 20 years ago in the NJ/NY area, Hudson Way Immersion School is a progressive pre‑K through Grade 8 institution focused on Mandarin and Spanish immersion. Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive as contributors and citizens of the world. Our core values include excellence, respect, teamwork, integrity, communication, innovation, transparency, customer service, and accountability.

HWIS boasts a strong academic reputation, with students achieving well above average and gaining acceptance to top-tier independent schools. 🎓🌟

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated ECE-2 Mandarin Teacher to inspire and nurture our young learners. This role commences in Fall 2026 and focuses on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes at designated times and locations, adhering to schedule requirements.
• Design a differentiated curriculum that meets the diverse linguistic, cultural, and academic needs of students, including their interests and readiness levels.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' developmental stages.
• Promote positive classroom behavior standards and encourage students to maintain them.
• Guide the learning process toward accomplishing curriculum goals, establishing clear lesson, project, and unit objectives, and communicating these to students.
• Implement a variety of instructional strategies, including immersion techniques and media, tailored to meet the needs and capabilities of individual and group learners.
• Align instruction with HWIS' educational philosophy and instructional goals.
• Assess student progress regularly, including linguistic benchmarks in the target language, and provide progress reports as required.
• Ensure safety by taking all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records in compliance with law, policy, and regulations
• Assist in implementing policies related to student life and conduct
• Be accessible to students and parents for educational support
• Strive for professional growth through ongoing development, attending staff meetings, curriculum sessions, and serving on committees
• Encourage colleagues' professional advancement

Qualifications

• Native Mandarin speaker
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in early childhood or elementary education
• Teacher certification in the relevant subject area (preferred)
• Alternatives acceptable as deemed appropriate by administration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and classroom management abilities
• Proficiency with computers, including internet, MS Office, and classroom technology

Note: No relocation assistance available. Candidates must be local.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Hudson Way Immersion School is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. 🤝🌈