Harvard-Westlake School is currently seeking to hire an exceptional and highly qualified substitute teacher for part-time, on-call coverage at our Middle School, teaching Chinese I, II, and III Advanced Chinese to students in grades 7-9 for the 2026-27 school year.
WHAT YOU BRING
We know that strong candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and pathways. If you meet most of the qualifications below and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Education, Linguistics, or a related field;
Experience teaching Chinese as a second language in a school classroom environment;
Fluency in Chinese;
Ability to teach beginning and intermediate students;
Strong communication skills and demonstrated collegiality and organization;
Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts clearly and concisely to students and foster an innovative and creative learning environment
COMPENSATION
The substitute pay rate is $40 per hour with a minimum 4-hour guarantee per day. Compensation for long-term substitutes (two weeks or more) is based on a prorated annual salary of $85,000.
ABOUT HARVARD-WESTLAKE
Harvard-Westlake is an independent school with two campuses in Los Angeles and approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades 7–12. Classes for grades 7–9 take place on the Middle School campus in the Holmby Hills neighborhood, while grades 10–12 are housed on the Upper School campus in Studio City. A third campus, River Park, focused on athletics and recreation, is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.
We are dedicated to fostering a community of belonging and to advancing diversity and inclusion across all aspects of school life. We seek educators and staff who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice and to fostering a community of belonging; who have the ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds; and who exemplify professionalism, openness, and generosity in their interactions with students and colleagues.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
Harvard-Westlake School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Harvard-Westlake is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact hr@hw.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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