Cantonese / English Preschool Teacher

it Organization:

True Sunshine Preschool Center is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality, full-day childcare and bilingual English/Cantonese instruction for children ages two to five. We embrace a child-led learning environment that nurtures curiosity, independence, and cultural connection.

Our center is supported through a combination of funding sources, including family tuition, Early Learning for All, the Department of Early Childhood, and the Food Program. This diverse support allows us to make quality early education accessible while maintaining a warm, inclusive, and enriching environment for young children and their families.

Position: Chinese (Cantonese)/English bi-lingual Teacher

Schedule: Full-time, year-round

The Chinese (Cantonese) / English Bi-lingual Teacher works collaboratively with the teaching team to design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that reflects the interests and needs of the children. The teacher must demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and be responsive to the individual learning styles of each child.

As a language teacher, this role also includes serving as a positive, consistent language model, supporting children’s growth in English and/or Cantonese, and fostering a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.

Essential Duties

• Collaborates with partiner teachers to design and implement the Chinese/English portion of the curriculum using the Project Approach.
• Engages with children through large- and small-group activities conducted in English/Chinese.
• Maintaining the classroom/environment, so that it is safe, welcoming, and full of fun and learning.
• Being proactive, sensitive, and mindful about the children, their learning, and the environment.
• Communicates regularly with parents and actively invites their participation in the classroom community.
• Participates in regular team meetings with teaching partners, instructional coaches, and the broader teaching staff.
• Conducts developmental assessments using the DRDP tool (online) and collects supporting evidence for each measure.
• Uses assessment results to guide and inform curriculum planning.
• Designs open-ended learning experiences for children and scaffolds their learning based on individual needs and interests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a California Master Teacher Permit or higher (AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred).
• Fluent in spoken, written, and reading Cantonese and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating the internet.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children and families from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively and respectfully as part of a teaching team.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Physically able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Cantonese/Mandarin (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (Preferred)
• Early Childhood Teacher's Permit (Required)

Work Location: In person