Do you believe that our next generation deserves an exceptional education in a warm and loving community? So do we.

We are hiring Mandarin Chinese Preschool Teacher! As a part of the Shu Ren International School team, you will gain unique, professional enrichment, a strong, supportive network, and access to a special community of globally minded educators, families, and colleagues.

ABOUT US

Shu Ren International School empowers children in Preschool through 5th grade to become confident, compassionate, and globally-minded individuals. Rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and enriched by Mandarin immersion, our program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking from an early age. At Shu Ren, every child is known, every voice is valued, and every learning experience is designed to ignite a lifelong love of discovery.

At Shu Ren, teachers are empowered to think creatively, teach with purpose, and grow alongside their students. You’ll be part of a passionate, international team that believes in the power of inquiry, language immersion, and connection to inspire children to become compassionate global citizens. We value educators as lifelong learners and collaborators who bring warmth, curiosity, and a deep commitment to nurturing the whole child.

YOUR ROLE

As the IB PYP Mandarin Preschool Teacher you will create a child-centered, inquiry-based, learning environment in Mandarin Chinese for children ages 2-5 while providing supportive feedback and ongoing communication with families, colleagues and supervisors.

ABOUT YOU

• You love to develop creative and age appropriate learning activities based on children’s interests through an inquiry-based curriculum
• You have a strong commitment to Mandarin immersion education
• You seek to connect with and support a diverse community of children, families, and colleagues
• You excel at keeping up-to-date, student assessment data and have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with parents, in English or Chinese, about their student’s learning and development
• You enjoy working collaboratively with other teachers to develop curriculum, as well as plan for and manage school-wide events
• You are reflective of your teaching practice and are excited to grow and learn through professional development opportunities

WHY WORK AT SHU REN?

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
• Generous paid time off policies
• 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
• Tuition discounts to children of employees
• Professional development and training, including IB PYP training for PYP teachers

Non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity policy:

Shu Ren International School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

• Full professional fluency in Mandarin in speaking, reading and writing (in simplified Chinese)
• At least 12 ECE units or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a child development related field, Master’s degree preferred
• At least two years of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center, preschool or early childhood program
• Experience with the IB PYP curriculum and/or Reggio Emilia philosophy preferred
• Fully authorized to work now and in the future in the U.S.