Mandarin Teacher

Mandarin Chinese is the most-spoken native language in the world, written in simplified or traditional characters and tonal in pronunciation. Students learn pinyin, the four tones, character writing, and conversational fluency, with exam preparation for HSK certification. Our Mandarin classes in Dubai welcome ages 6+, online or in-studio.

We are launching Mandarin at Melody Makers and you would be the founding teacher for it. Melody Makers is a Trinity College London registered music and fine arts school, established in Dubai in 1997, now expanding its online faculty worldwide. This is a part-time contractor role: teach online from anywhere, with optional in-person classes at our Al Karama studio in Dubai.

What you will do

  • Teach weekly 1-on-1 and small-group sessions (max 4 students), online or at our Dubai studio
  • Plan lessons balancing fluency, confidence and structured curriculum progression
  • Prepare students for recognised certifications where applicable
  • Track attendance and progress in our scheduling tools, with quarterly parent updates
  • Adapt materials for kids, teens and adult learners

What we offer

  • Students supplied: we handle marketing, SEO, ads and free trials — you teach, we fill your calendar
  • Monthly payouts in AED, USD or USDT — no chasing parents for fees
  • Registered Trinity College London exam centre + ABGMVM grades for your students
  • Modern scheduling tools: classroom links, attendance, rescheduling, automated reminders
  • A multinational faculty of 20+ teachers, established in Dubai since 1997
  • Non-exclusive: keep teaching independently or with other schools

Requirements

  • Proven teaching experience with strong student outcomes (degree or graded certification is a plus, not required)
  • For online: reliable internet, laptop with webcam, good lighting and your own instrument/equipment
  • Availability that overlaps student demand (peak: 3pm-10pm UAE weekdays, 9am-8pm UAE weekends) — other hours also work
  • For in-person Dubai roles: UAE residence usually required; online roles need no UAE visa
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