Cantonese Teacher

Cantonese Teacher – Richmond, BC

Morning Tree Language Centre (MTLC)

About Morning Tree Language Centre

Morning Tree Language Centre was born from a simple idea: learning should be easy and fun.

Our mission is to provide children with a rich and engaging multilingual experience filled with imagination, creativity, discovery, and joy. Through our unique teaching approach and welcoming classroom environment, MTLC has become a trusted and popular choice for families in Richmond.

We offer Mandarin, Cantonese, French, and English programs for children ages 3–14, with a strong focus on communication, literacy, and confidence-building.

Position: Cantonese Teacher

Location: Richmond, BC

Start Date: As soon as possible

ob Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Cantonese teacher to join our growing team, particularly to support our expanding preschool and early elementary programs.

Key Responsibilities

* Teach Cantonese classes to children ages 3–14 (with emphasis on preschool levels)

* Develop and adapt engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans

* Foster a nurturing, structured, and positive classroom environment

* Support early literacy development (speaking, listening, pre-reading, and writing skills in Cantonese)

* Encourage conversational confidence and pronunciation accuracy

* Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress

* Teach independently and manage classes confidently

Qualifications & Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree (Education or related field preferred)

* Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience preferred

* Strong Cantonese and English oral and written proficiency

* Ability to read and write Traditional Chinese

* Experience working with preschool and elementary-aged children

* Excellent classroom management and communication skills

* Ability to design curriculum and differentiate instruction

* Highly organized with strong attention to detail

* Passionate about teaching and able to inspire and motivate young learners

What We Look For

At MTLC, we value teachers who:

* Bring warmth, creativity, and positive energy into the classroom

* Understand early childhood development principles

* Balance structure with play-based learning

* Take initiative and work well independently

* Want to grow with a supportive and innovative language centre

Benefits

* On-site parking

* Supportive and collaborative team environment

* Opportunity to grow with a well-established and expanding language centre

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for Morning Tree Language Centre.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 8.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person