Job Title: Part-time Mandarin Chinese Instructor
PVN ID: BM-2206-004851
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Upward Bound Project at Borough of Manhattan Community College is seeking a qualified 
Mandarin Chinese instructor for our summer immersion program. Upward Bound (UB) is a 
grant -funded college prep-program that provides academic, cultural and educational programming for NYC 
public high school students. 

The Language Instruction Leader will provide group collaborative instruction in 
an in-person or virtual classroom setting. The position is part-time, per session to conduct sessions on campus or over zoom.

  • Introducing high school participants to basic fundamental Mandarin Chinese language and culture.

Other Duties

Candidate will conduct language instruction with Upward Bound participants in small groups using group learning techniques, 

  • Candidate must be able to design lessons, teach basic fundamentals about the language.
  • Implement instruction to English-speaking participants, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
    Must have experience and ability subject matter-expertise in Mandarin Chinese with excellent presentation skills
  • Candidates must be highly motivated, patient, and energetic. 

 

 

Qualifications

Candidate must be a college graduate or senior with at least a 3.0 GPA, with familiarity and patience with working with high school students.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

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Key Features

Department
OAA/ Upward Bound Project
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$33.00-$33.00
Hour(s) a week
12.00
Closing Date
Aug 07, 2022 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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