Panda Mandarin Language Program Inc. Looking for Head Teacher at Toronto, ON Full Time

Organization:

Panda Mandarin Language Programs is committed to creating a world of connections through learning that is FUN, ENGAGING, and AUTHENTIC for all students, no matter what age or skill level. We offer a variety of Mandarin classes for children both virtually and at our conveniently located Toronto headquarters. We are a Toronto-based company but with a North American reach, and our teachers are trained with a focus on the needs of students in the US and Canada.

Our programs are highly interactive through storytelling, music, games, and art but also with a strong focus on practical applications of Mandarin. Our students are well supported by a highly qualified teaching team as well as modern content & tools to help them keep engaged outside the classroom.

Our collaborative team delivers a quality language program that creates a warm and holistic learning experience where parents and students feel a sense of connection and support. If you have a passion for teaching children and making language learning fun, come join our team!

Position Overview

The Head Teacher role at Panda Mandarin is a senior role and a member of our Core Team. The position is responsible for:

· Leading the development and continuous improvement of our Panda Mandarin curriculum, teaching methodology, teacher training, and curriculum delivery

· Owning the recruiting, training, and management of our teacher pipeline to address the business’ expansion

· Teaching key classes based on assignment and schedule

· Representing our school and be an inspiring Panda Mandarin teacher & leader to our students and staff

· Working closely with the other Core Team members to accomplish our goals

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Teacher Management

· Recruitment and training of new teaching team members

· Manage teacher salary grid, contracts, and invoices

· Supervision, training and scheduling of Panda Mandarin’s teaching team

· Create and implement instructional policies and procedures (eg, online & in-person classroom procedures, offline teaching activities,

· Implement teacher evaluation process and ensure a consistent teaching standard is followed by all teachers

· Coordinate team-building events/activities on a monthly basis

· Conduct research into language education and newest teaching methodologies, content, and technologies

Head Teacher

· Curriculum plan and development – improve upon existing and creation of new curriculum

· Design all lesson plans and teaching materials for core and summer programs

· Curriculum updates and evaluation

· Develops content for the year-end Showcase and other events as required

· Teach key classes and locations

· Implement student evaluation process

· Foresee and estimate student need’s and ensure quality programming is relevant

Administration

· Maintain relationships with school locations and monitor set-up and closing procedures

· Special events support – attending and planning

· Assist Director with organizational administrative duties as required

· Support other core team members as back-up – including but limited to social media, marketing, parent communication, etc.

· Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) required for the teaching team

Skills & Qualifications

· Post-graduate degree in relevant field (Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Teaching)

· Minimum of 3 years experience in supervision and/or teaching

· A good understanding of how social media and digital content/technologies play a role in education

· Proficiency in computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office)

· Fluent in English and Mandarin (with an emphasis on Simplified Chinese characters)

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities

· Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Other

· Valid work permit to work in Canada required

· Successful applicant must provide a recent Vulnerable Sector Screening check

Work Remotely

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Majority of our classes are virtual and we will make adjustments to in-person classes as necessary to ensure a safe and effective teaching environment. The position will be a hybrid remote/in-person position as required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M4N 2L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have prior team leadership & management experience in a school/academic institution?
• Do you have experience teaching children under the age of 12?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Language: