Middle and Upper School Chinese Teacher, Spring Semester 2026-2027

Middle and Upper School Chinese Teacher, Spring Semester 2026-2027

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an exceptional Mandarin Chinese teacher to join the Modern Languages Department to teach in the spring semester (late January through early June) of the 2026-2027 year as a sabbatical leave replacement. 

This full-time teacher will follow the departmental curriculum in teaching four sections of Chinese in the Middle and Upper Schools. Our ideal candidate is a talented and creative linguist who feels at ease teaching across age groups, and in participating in extracurricular activities such as monthly Chinese language tables at lunch.  

Candidates will possess and communicate high standards for their subject matter and their students, and show a commitment to the best practices of teaching Mandarin through ongoing professional development. Our faculty members are expected to value diversity as a source of strength, to commit to equity and inclusion, and contribute to the school community outside of the classroom. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): 

• Teach four different sections of Middle or Upper School Mandarin classes, as needed by the department.
• Work with Modern Language colleagues to foster a joyful and immersive environment for linguistic and cultural learning.
• Employ best practices of teaching Mandarin to provide our students with an excellent experience.
• Collaborate with other faculty to incorporate language learning throughout the curriculum and in the life of the school.
• Attend all Middle and Upper School faculty meetings and Modern Language Department meetings, and participate in related professional development activities and events.
• Perform non instructional duties outside of teaching as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required. Relevant advanced degrees preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin. Native and non-native speakers alike are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in teaching foreign languages to young learners. 
• Knowledge of best practices in language pedagogy and second language acquisition. 
• Enthusiasm for learning languages.
• Excellent classroom management skills. 
• Demonstrated background of engaging with and adapting to diverse learners, creating developmentally-appropriate and varied activities, along with a commitment to the work of equity and inclusion, particularly within a school community and in the classroom.
• Eagerness to work within a close-knit team, with a flexible and collaborative spirit.
• Willingness to learn and apply new pedagogies, innovating within an established curriculum. 

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures. 
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of constituents. 
• Superb oral and written communication skills. 
• High level of initiative and a proven ability to work collaboratively. 
• A sense of humor and appreciation for this trait in others. 

SALARY

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's salary range for the time period specified is $35,000 - $45,000. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers. 

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL 

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses 

their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. 

This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation. The School prohibits retaliation against any employee who in good faith makes a report under this policy.