Job Description

High School Mandarin Teacher

Stratford School (#2048), 1323 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, California, United States of America Req #9623

Monday, March 10, 2025

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

Be part of something extraordinary! We are seeking a passionate and inspiring High School Mandarin Teacher to join our founding team. Opening in Fall 2025, Stratford Preparatory Milpitas will initially serve grades 6–9, expanding each year to include the next high school grade level, reaching grades 6–12 by Fall 2028. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a dynamic and growing educational community from the start.

As a founding Mandarin Teacher, you will:

• Engage and challenge students with a rigorous, thought-provoking curriculum that fosters a love of Mandarin and Chinese culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary connections and inspire strong communication skills for success beyond the classroom.

We value versatile educators, and candidates with expertise or interest in teaching electives alongside Mandarin will be given special consideration. If you’re eager to build something meaningful, shape the future of world language education, and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of this incredible journey.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in literature, writing, grammar, and research that promote critical thinking and real-world problem-solving related to learning Mandarin and Chinese culture.
• Use creative and interactive teaching methods to inspire students, foster a passion for the subject, and encourage intellectual inquiry, helping them engage with new ideas and perspectives.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and well-being, creating a welcoming and supportive classroom environment.
• Provide individualized support and guidance to students, both in and outside the classroom, to promote academic and personal growth.
• Serve as an advisor to students, mentor clubs, and contribute to extracurricular activities and school programs.
• Participate in school events, chaperone trips, serve on committees, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the student experience.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with parents about student progress and address any concerns in a timely manner.
• Develop and assess student progress using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and success.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with new teaching strategies, literature, and developments in education.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in teaching Mandarin or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least two years of teaching experience at the middle school to college level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience teaching writing and research within the discipline.
• Ability to design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, assess student progress using various instructional strategies, and implement differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Experience with effective classroom management strategies to create and maintain an inclusive, welcoming, organized classroom environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Proficiency in using English and technology for teaching, grading, and communicating, including digital learning platforms and tools 

Additional Details:

• The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $78,000 - $90,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise.
• Stratford Preparatory, a Spring Education Group school, offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Career Growth, Retirement (401K), Health Insurance, and Flexible Spending. Eligibility rules must be met.
• The address for the position is Stratford Preparatory, 1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Other details

• Job Function High School Education
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Full Time
• Min Hiring Rate $78,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $90,000.00
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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