Purple Magpie Mandarin

Preschool Teacher (Mandarin)

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Job Location

Culver City, CA, United States

Job Description

Purple Magpie Mandarin is a Chinese-immersion daycare and preschool in West Los Angeles, bordered by Culver City, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, and Playa Vista. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care and education for our students, with emphasis on individual attention (~5:1 student/teacher ratios) and activity-based learning.

We are looking for a Mandarin Preschool Teacher and will pay competitively. Fit is the most important factor.

Roles and Responsibilities

Preschool Teachers work collaboratively with the School Director and Assistant Teachers to carry out daily caregiving tasks and planned activities/curriculum.

  • Provide a safe and loving environment for all students

  • Lead daily activities, such as art and crafts projects, reading, dancing, singing, STEM experiments, and more

  • Guide and supervise any assistant teachers

  • Work with School Director to develop curriculum and projects each week

  • Monitoring and ensuring safety of all students

  • Preparing food and helping students eat

  • Diaper changes

  • Cleaning and sterilizing of equipment and environment

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally, the candidate will have some experience in the childcare field, but personality, reliability and work-ethic are more important to us.

  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (Required)

  • Meet all state teaching experience, education and additional state requirements if hired including at least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units with 3 specific infant/toddler units (Required), or be able to complete 12 ECE units within next 3 months

  • At least 1 year of relevant teaching experience in an infant/toddler teacher role (Required)

  • 4+ years of relevant teaching experience (Preferred)

  • A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn

  • Proactively seeks out resources for continual development

  • Finds joy in working with children

  • Knowledge of infant early learning/development and group care settings, including knowledge of current research, regulations, and best practices

  • Understanding of Reggio, RIE and Montessori (Preferred)

  • Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities.

  • Ability to stand for extended period of times.

  • Ability to physically handle children between 0-6 years of age and to lift children up to 50 pounds.

  • Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

  • Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

  • Follow state, federal, and school guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.


Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

  • Competitive salary (starting at $25/hour)

  • Mentorship and opportunity for advancement

  • 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday (preferred)

  • Benefits package can be flexible, includes 401k match and health insurance reimbursement

  • Open to considering sponsorship for H1B or other visas

  • Open to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and other work authorizations



Location: Culver City, CA, US

Posted Date: 9/15/2024
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September 15, 2024

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