Boca Raton, Florida
Posted: 17-Mar-26
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Part Time
Salary: $34,000-$40,000
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Commonwealth School, an independent day school for grades 9-12 that occupies two brownstones in Boston’s Back Bay, is known for its rigorous academics, low (5:1) student-teacher ratio, and strong program in the arts. In the warmth of a small yet richly varied community of engaged students and passionate teachers, talents and curiosity generate excitement, laughter, and respect among students, faculty, and staff. We work closely and collaboratively with each other in our cozy space, and we make extensive use of Boston’s many resources.
Our mission is to educate young people from diverse backgrounds to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and creative adults, capable of careful analysis, fruitful cooperation, and responsible leadership. In keeping with our mission, our teachers challenge and support students as they develop the skills that will encourage their lifelong love of learning.
Detailed information about the school is available on our website.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We seek a part-time (.4 FTE) Mandarin teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach two courses.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Teaching two of our full-credit Mandarin courses (Mandarin 1 through 5). Full-credit courses meet 4 times a week for 40 minutes per class.
- Working closely with our full-time Mandarin teacher to coordinate curriculum and assessments
The annual (ten-month school year) salary for this position ranges from $34,000-$40,000, depending on relevant experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Firmly committed to establishing culturally responsive classrooms, we seek teachers who think independently and love learning, especially alongside high school students. Ideal candidates will be fluent in Mandarin and find joy in fostering students’ understanding and appreciation of the language and Chinese culture. Teacher certification is not required. In addition, strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in a diverse community and show a keen interest in collaborating with colleagues while mentoring young people.
We offer personalized and sustained onboarding, including close work with a peer mentor and regular meetings with the Assistant Head of School and the Dean of Faculty Hiring and Support.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their experience, teaching philosophy, and commitment to fostering inclusive classrooms and equitable outcomes for all students, along with a résumé or CV that includes the names and contact information of three references, using our Hiring Intake Form. We will begin reviewing applications April 1 and accept them until we fill the position. Questions about the position should be sent to hiring@commschool.org.
Candidates who would benefit from accommodations at any point during the application process are encouraged to reach out to Clinton Williams, our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (cwilliams@commschool.org).
Commonwealth School is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.