Why Teach at Avenues?

There is no place quite like Avenues. We are a top-tier school in New York City whose mission is to educate world-wise leaders for the 21st century. Our faculty bring widely diverse experiences, but we are all committed to creating a unique educational experience together. We foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and deep collaboration. We teach and learn through challenging interdisciplinary projects. And we offer unparalleled possibilities for professional learning prospects.

Deep Collaboration and Constant Evolution

Collaboration isn't a buzzword here--it's woven into everything we do. We have built substantial time to collaborate into our schedule. This intensity of collaboration is challenging as well as exciting: we're always evolving, learning from each other, and seeking to improve.

Support head teachers to prepare and deliver kindergarten curriculum and instruction using Mandarin Chinese language skills.  Support establishment of a target language classroom conducive to learning.  Support students' social, emotional and academic growth in both English and Mandarin Chinese languages.  Support nursery curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet the language targets of identified students or subgroups of students.   Support student-centered discussion in which students share ideas and present solutions.  Prepare, administer and assist with assignments.  Monitor student social and cultural growth to appropriately support teaching methodologies, including demonstrations, discussions and lectures.  Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 annually.

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Development and Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field, plus one academic year of experience teaching early childhood instruction in an immersion setting required.  Must read, write and speak Mandarin Chinese.

Please apply by email to Avenues New York LLC Human Resources at [email protected] with "Associate Teacher, Kindergarten Chinese Immersion" in the subject line.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.