(Summer Camp) Full Time Seasonal Chinese Immersion - Teaching Assistants
International School of Portland
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Jan-25
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Foreign Languages
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Internal Number: 1397965
International School of Portland is hiring for 2025 Summer Camp!
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Seasonal full time Chineseimmersion- Teacher Assistants to join our team. Our teachers and teacher assistants come from around the world and are passionate about making language learning fun through hands-on activities, songs, games, outdoor fun, and cultural connections. Learn more about our camp at https://intlschool.org/summer/.
DATES 2025:
Specialists may work in one, two, or all three sessions.
Session 1 - June 23rd - July 4th* (No Camp July 4)
Session 2 - July 7th - July 18th
Session 3 - July 21 - August 1st
(All Specialists must participate in training in May and/or June. When feasible, all trainings will be held virtually)
HOURS: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
PAY RATE: per 2-week session, depending on experience
Teacher Assistant (Returning or Assistant II) $21.00
Teacher Assistant (New or Assistant I) $20.00
CAMP TUITION DISCOUNT: Camp staff receive a discount off of Summer Camp enrollment fees for eligible children
General Summary
A full-time seasonal position reporting to the Summer Camp Director, the Teacher's Assistant works as a member of a classroom team consisting of the language immersion teacher, teacher's aide, and floating aide. The Teacher's Assistant is an integral part of the campers' day and the teacher's success. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting Lead teachers in supervising campers in the classroom, on the playground, on field trips, and with specialist teachers; communicating with families and camp director; assisting with special events; and supporting the Lead teacher by enforcing class rules, helping distribute materials, and assisting with teaching, when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Eligible to work in the USA
Demonstrate fluency in Chinese
At least 3 months experience working with children, preferably in a camp or school setting
Support the mission and vision of The International School of Portland (https://intlschool.org/)
Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, responsibility, and a passion for teaching young language learners
(Optional) Submit copies of training certificate(s), college degree(s), etc.
OTHER AVAILABLE SUMMER POSITIONS:
Visithttps://intlschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ to view all open Summer Camp Positions. You may apply for more than one position when completing the online application. Simply select all positions for which you would like to be considered during the application process.
**Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child Background Check https://ssl7.emp.state.or.us/ccd/**
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
The International School provides a warm multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese language and culture. Children become fluent in another language, at home in other cultures, and engaged in math, science, social studies and arts.
The International School is Portland's first International Baccalaureate elementary school. It was founded in 1990 and today educates over 480 students from age 3 through 5th grade.