How to hire a chinese teacher

How to hire a chinese teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step chinese teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a chinese teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new chinese teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a chinese teacher, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a chinese teacher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a chinese teacher that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of chinese teachers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Chinese Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Chinese Teacher	Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.	$17-33
   English As A Second Language Teacher	As the frontline in every school, the enrollment advisor works on answering students' queries about the university, its performance, the curriculum used, fees to be paid, scholarships provided, and even facilitate the on-campus tour. Should the student choose to enroll, the enrollment advisor helps process documents while also checking for course availability... Show more	$20-34
   Elementary School Teacher	Elementary school teachers are trained to provide education to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. The teachers are responsible for children's emotional and educational growth in the classroom... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Professional Development
   • Mathematics
   • Public Schools
   • K-12
   • Instructional Materials
   • Pre-K
   • Language Learning
   • Social Studies
   • Chinese Speaking
   • Actfl
   • Target Language
   • Chinese Language
   • Private Lessons

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide Chinese remedial instructions in pre-K to Gr.12; manage in-class learning activities; assess student performance
   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Design course syllabus and make student performance evaluations.
   • Prepare students for rigorous IB test each spring.
   • Create curriculum base on IB middle school MYP planners.
   • Prepare daily lessons utilizing PowerPoint to review key concepts and reinforce language skills.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your chinese teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A chinese teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, chinese teachers' average salary in oklahoma is 43% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level chinese teachers earn 49% less than senior-level chinese teachers.
   • Certifications. A chinese teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a chinese teacher's salary.

   Average chinese teacher salary

   $50,968yearly

   $24.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level chinese teacher salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average chinese teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$68,350	$33
   2	Connecticut	$63,969	$31
   3	New Jersey	$62,565	$30
   4	California	$59,942	$29
   5	Massachusetts	$59,910	$29
   6	Washington	$59,909	$29
   7	Pennsylvania	$53,943	$26
   8	Florida	$53,241	$26
   9	Michigan	$52,785	$25
   10	Texas	$52,109	$25
   11	Oregon	$51,639	$25
   12	Ohio	$50,165	$24
   13	Minnesota	$47,323	$23
   14	Georgia	$46,925	$23
   15	Kansas	$44,844	$22
   16	North Carolina	$44,475	$21
   17	Utah	$43,577	$21
   18	South Carolina	$42,518	$20
   19	Colorado	$42,266	$20
   20	Arizona	$42,011	$20

   Average chinese teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Lawrence Woodmere Academy	$84,624	$40.68
   2	Boston Public Schools	$81,413	$39.14	23
   3	Williston Northampton School	$77,203	$37.12
   4	Saint Andrew Parish	$74,439	$35.79
   5	Staten Island Academy	$70,455	$33.87
   6	Rowland Hall-st. Mark's School	$69,705	$33.51	2
   7	Ethical Culture Fieldston School	$68,529	$32.95
   8	Brooklyn Waldorf School	$68,081	$32.73
   9	Pingree School	$64,613	$31.06
   10	LREI	$63,825	$30.69
   11	Bard College	$63,723	$30.64
   12	Middlebury College	$63,061	$30.32	5
   13	cambridge elementary school	$62,311	$29.96
   14	Harvard-Westlake School	$61,688	$29.66
   15	Springside Chestnut Hill Academy	$60,556	$29.11
   16	Chatham Hall	$60,186	$28.94
   17	Community School of Excellence	$59,818	$28.76
   18	Beaver Country Day School	$58,367	$28.06
   19	Ranney School	$57,869	$27.82
   20	Chicago Public Schools	$57,435	$27.61	23

4. Writing a chinese teacher job description

   A chinese teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a chinese teacher job description:

   Chinese teacher job description example

   We are seeking a candidate for a Chinese Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) candidate to support a customer site in St. Louis, MO or Springfield Virginia. DoD security clearance may be required
   
   The Chinese Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate's work is essential to the missions of these users.
   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
   * Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Requires a BA degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
   * Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
   * Qualified candidates should also have experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and, expertise in research and information gathering
   * DoD security clearance may be required
   
   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired
   * Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
   * Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines
   * Candidate should work well as part of a team effort
   
   Associated Veterans is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (40 or over), genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find chinese teachers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your chinese teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality chinese teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit chinese teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new chinese teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the chinese teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new chinese teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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