Are you passionate, energetic, and ready to make an impact? We’re looking for three Cultural Instructors to join our Startalk Mandarin Program team! This is a unique opportunity to work in a fun, engaging environment while helping students learn Mandarin Chinese.

Are you passionate about Chinese culture and skilled in teaching traditional hobbies or art forms? We’re seeking a Cultural Instructor to bring vibrant, hands-on experiences to our Startalk Mandarin Program students! This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in dynamic and active cultural activities, such as dance, martial arts, or traditional Chinese pastimes like 扯铃 (Chinese yo-yo) or 踢毽子 (shuttlecock kicking).

• Note: We are not seeking instructors for static activities such as calligraphy or painting.

Schedule: July 7–11, 2025 (4 days; one day will be a field trip with no cultural class). 3 hours per day in the afternoon (exact time TBD).

Compensation:

$800 (non-benefit) for the role, which includes: 4 three-hour teaching sessions. And 8 hours of preparation and training.

As a Cultural Instructor, you will,

• Lead engaging cultural sessions designed to inspire students and enhance their appreciation for Chinese traditions.

We’re specifically looking for instructors to teach dynamic and interactive cultural activities such as:

• Traditional Chinese dance.
• Martial arts.
• Popular physical hobbies like 扯铃 (Chinese yo-yo) or 踢毽子 (shuttlecock kicking).

Minimum Qualifications

• Be available for the entire training and teaching period.
• Ability to prepare engaging, interactive lessons suitable for high school students.
• Have a strong understanding of Chinese culture and its traditional arts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have prior experience teaching cultural activities to teens.

Knowedge Skills and Abilities

• Are enthusiastic about sharing their passion for Chinese traditions.
• Can create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and instructional skills.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV in English Upload your resume at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under 'Resume/CV.

2. One Letter of Recommendation to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" 

3. Name and contact information for 2 professional references to be entered into the Candidate Profile

4. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

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