High School Mandarin Teacher

About Grace

Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, Grace welcomes children of all faiths and of none, and believes in the inherent dignity of every individual. Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.

Grace is a school of big ideas, promoting academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy — an approach that reflects the belief that joy fuels academic achievement and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. The school nurtures a culture of dignity and belonging, and seeks to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue.

Grounded in tradition, the school remains open to innovation, looking to research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. In the high school division, students are challenged to reach their full potential, ask essential questions, wrestle with complex ideas, solve real-world problems, and participate in the interconnected global community.

• full-time teaching of language classes, plus Lab Day assignments
• high school Mandarin I–V levels. Level V alternates “Cinema and Culture” and “Society, Politics and Culture”
• emphasis on spoken fluency, writing, reading and listening comprehension, cultural studies at each level
• additional supervisory responsibilities (e.g., lunch duties, possible advisory)

• Fluency or near-native fluency required
• Familiarity with our textbook “Integrated Chinese” (print and companion website) appreciated
• Familiarity with ACTFL and/or HSK levels appreciated
• Experience with teaching Chinese cinema, literature, politics, social dynamics and/or diversity of the Chinese population appreciated

Position starts August 2026

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or doctorate preferred.

This is a full-time faculty position with an expected base salary of $68,000–$155,040 commensurate with education and experience on the faculty salary scale. Grace Church School does not offer a sponsorship program for non-citizens.

Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are essential to sound learning. Our commitment to our mission calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone  encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, religions and non-religious beliefs.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website.