Summer Camp Seasonal Chinese Immersion - Teaching Assistants

Overview

(Summer Camp) Full Time Seasonal Chinese Immersion - Teaching Assistants at International School of Portland

We are hiring for 2026 Summer Camp. Enthusiastic and experienced Seasonal full-time Chinese immersion - 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Session 1 - June 22nd - July 3rd
• Session 2 - July 6th - July 17th
• Session 3 - July 20 - July 31st
• All Specialists must participate in training in May and/or June.

Hours:

7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Pay rate: per 2-week session, depending on experience

• Teacher Assistant (Returning or Assistant II) $22.00
• Teacher Assistant (New or Assistant I) $21.00

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 supports the campers  day and the teacher's success by assisting Lead teachers in supervising campers in the classroom, on the playground, on field trips, and with specialist teachers;

communicating with families and the camp director; assisting with special events; and supporting the Lead teacher by enforcing class rules, helping distribute materials, and assisting with teaching when appropriate.

• 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 ()
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, responsibility, and a passion for teaching young language learners

• Complete employment application ()
• Include current resume
• Optional:
  Submit copies of training certificates, college degrees, etc.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child Background Check https://ssl
7.emp.state.or.us/ccd/

Salary: $20 - $22 per hour