Chinese Tutor (Online)

Our Homeschool Community Is Looking for an Exceptional Online Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor Modulo is seeking a warm, creative, and experience-driven Chinese tutor to support homeschool students in building real-world language fluency and cultural understanding. This role emphasizes immersion, play-based methods, and developmentally appropriate learning—not rote memorization. Apply here: https://joinmodulo.com/pages/online-tutoring-jobs This is a fully remote, contract-based position. Tutors may be located anywhere, as long as they are reliable, communicative, and committed to building language learning that lasts. Outstanding candidates may also be considered for other roles on our platform. About Modulo Modulo matches students with tutors, classes, and curriculum based on each learner’s unique profile—many are gifted, twice-exceptional, or thrive in one-on-one, interest-led learning environments. Families seek tutors who bring Chinese to life through meaningful interaction, cultural context, and joyful learning. What Makes Great Chinese Instruction? • Based on current practice and language learning research, we value tutors who: • Create immersive environments—conduct sessions primarily in Chinese using context, gesture, visuals, and role-play to support comprehension . • Use play-based and interactive activities—vocabulary games, flashcards with imagery, charades, or “Simon Says” in Mandarin to support retention and fun learning . • Encourage consistent practice—help students build daily routines using apps like HelloChinese, DuChinese, or MandarinSimple, and recommend reading or listening tools between sessions . • Incorporate children’s books, graded readers, or bilingual storybooks with pinyin to support early literacy and cultural context . • Embed cultural learning—introduce songs, festivals, stories, and traditions (Chinese New Year, harvest customs, etc.) to enrich meaning and connection . • Use technology and educational games—leverage intelligent tutoring systems or interactive media to personalize instruction and increase engagement . • Support neurodivergent or special-needs learners—adapt pacing, sensory environment, engagement strategies, and scaffolding to individual learning profiles. About You • You are fluent in Mandarin Chinese—ideally native or near-native in speech and comprehension—and can speak clearly in English as needed. • You know how to create immersive, context-rich lessons for children using gesture, visuals, story, and play instead of translation. • You can teach foundational vocabulary and characters through context using graded readers, flashcards, or storytime rather than rote drills. • You are familiar with apps and tools like HelloChinese, DuChinese, WaniKani, or other platforms to support practice outside of lessons. • You weave cultural content into teaching: songs, stories, holidays, food, or daily routines that are meaningful and engaging. • You are experienced or comfortable working with neurodivergent learners or children with unique learning needs. You adapt sessions to support consistency, clarity, and success. • You are organized, punctual, professional, and excellent at communicating progress and strategies to families. Responsibilities • Deliver one-on-one online Chinese lessons, mostly in Mandarin, using immersion-based and play-based strategies. • Introduce core vocabulary, phrases, and early characters through games, picture-based prompts, storytelling, graded readers, and contextual prompts. • Design engaging cultural activities—songs, storytime, mini-projects, or celebratory content—to enrich language learning. • Guide families and students to build daily exposure routines—media, apps, reading, labeling household items—to reinforce language between sessions. • Use technology and structured tools (etching systems, digital flashcards, games) to personalize practice and support retention. • Adapt pacing, modality, and scaffolding to support students with attention differences, anxiety, or sensory sensitivity. • Track and communicate student progress, share goals, and recommend at-home practices for continued growth. Qualifications • Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese with excellent pronunciation. • Experience teaching Chinese—especially online—with children or teens using immersive or play-based approaches. • Familiarity with graded readers, bilingual children’s books, apps like HelloChinese or DuChinese, and storytelling-based teaching. • Experience or comfort working with gifted, neurodivergent, or sensory-sensitive learners. • Strong communication and organizational skills; reliable, professional, and student-centered. What Sets a Great Modulo Tutor Apart • Exceptional tutors… • Speak mostly in Mandarin from lesson one, even with beginners, using rich context and support. • Integrate games, grading readers, songs, and stories to reinforce vocabulary and cultural recognition. • Recommend practical tools like HelloChinese or DuChinese to build consistent practice. • Embed cultural learning—festivals, folktales, songs—to deepen engagement and fluency. • Support neurodiverse learners by adapting sensory, pacing, and feedback strategies. • Help families weave Chinese into daily life—media time, labels, routines, reading. • Celebrate effort, curiosity, and cultural connection as much as accuracy or speed. Student Ages and Matching Our learners range from age 4 through high school and early college. Tutors will be matched with students based on age preference, teaching strengths, and comfort level—you’ll only teach the students you’re excited to support. Schedule Tutors set their own availability. Families are matched according to teaching approach, scheduling alignment, and fit. Tutors may work with one or more students depending on demand. How to Apply If this opportunity feels like a fit, apply now: https://joinmodulo.com/pages/online-tutoring-jobs You’ll be asked to provide your availability and submit a short video sharing your teaching approach and personality. We use this to match you with families seeking immersive, culturally rooted Chinese instruction. Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $20.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week Benefits: • Professional development assistance • Referral program Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job