Middle School Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher

Middle School Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher (Part-Time)
2026–2027 School Year

Application Review & Interviews: Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled beginning April 2026.

Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Middle School Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. This position supports students as they develop Mandarin language proficiency and cultural understanding in an immersive environment.

This is a part-time position, approximately 3 hours per day, with the potential to increase to up to 6 hours per day as enrollment grows.

CILA is a tuition-free public charter school offering language immersion in Spanish, Mandarin, and German. This Mandarin-language position plays a key role in fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and global competence within a diverse school community.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach Chinese (Mandarin) Language and Culture aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and CILA curriculum

Deliver instruction primarily in Mandarin to support language immersion

Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate middle school lessons

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners

Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback

Foster a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and administration

Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and expectations

Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide events

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Colorado teaching license preferred but not required

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese required (native or near-native proficiency preferred)

Experience teaching middle school students preferred

Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Ability to differentiate instruction and support a range of learning needs

Commitment to collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement

Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural, language immersion environment

Salary & Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Benefits eligibility may vary based on scheduled hours.

Start Date:
August 2026