SAT Reading & Grammar Teacher (Mandarin & English)

Position Title

SAT Reading & Grammar Teacher
Bilingual English & Mandarin Instructor Preferred

Location

Irvine, CA
Primarily in-person teaching in Irvine. Some online teaching opportunities may be available.

Job Type

Part-time / Full-time / Weekend Classes / Winter & Summer Intensive Programs

Responsibilities

• Teach SAT Reading and Grammar courses to high school students.
• Help students systematically understand Digital SAT reading question types, grammar rules, sentence structure, logical relationships, and test-taking strategies.
• Develop personalized score-improvement plans based on each student’s academic level and learning needs.
• Conduct mock test reviews, error analysis, and targeted skill-building sessions.
• Explain difficult concepts clearly in both English and Mandarin Chinese, especially for non-native English-speaking students.
• Provide regular feedback on student progress and help parents understand students’ strengths, weaknesses, and improvement areas.
• Assist with the development and improvement of course materials, handouts, question banks, and mock test explanations.
• Participate in trial classes, public lectures, or parent consultation sessions when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above required; degree from a top U.S. university preferred.
• Strong English skills and solid knowledge of SAT Reading and Grammar concepts.
• Ability to teach bilingually in English and Mandarin Chinese, with clear Mandarin explanations and accurate English instruction.
• Prior SAT high-score experience, teaching experience, or successful student score-improvement cases preferred.
• Familiarity with the Digital SAT format, question types, and recent exam changes.
• Patient, responsible, and able to communicate clearly with high school students.
• Availability for stable in-person teaching in Irvine is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAT 1550+ score or strong performance in the English section preferred.
• Experience teaching AP English, TOEFL, ACT English, or academic writing preferred.
• Previous experience in tutoring centers, small-group classes, or one-on-one instruction.
• Ability to independently design lesson plans, course materials, and mock test review sessions.
• Familiarity with common reading and grammar challenges faced by Chinese-speaking students.

Pay: $52,262.29 - $62,939.52 per year

Work Location: In person