Summer Camp Seasonal Japanese Immersion LEAD Teachers

Summer Camp Seasonal Full Time Japanese Immersion Lead Teachers

International School of Portland is hiring for all 2026 Summer Camp positions. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced seasonal full‑time Japanese Immersion Lead Teachers to join our team.

Our teachers 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 22 - July 3
• Session 2 – July 6 - July 17
• Session 3 – July 20 - July 31

Specialists may work in one, two, or all three sessions.

Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday‑Friday

Pay Rate: per 2‑week session, depending on experience

• >5 yrs at camp – $2,420
• Returning Specialist Teacher – $2,365
• New Specialist Teacher – $2,123

Camp Discount: Camp staff will receive a discount off of Summer Camp enrollment fees for eligible children.

Full‑time seasonal position reporting to the Summer Camp Director.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing curriculum as related to session themes.
• Managing classroom behavior and creating a safe, welcoming, child‑friendly environment.
• Managing and directing teacher’s aide and floating aides.
• Ensuring children are supervised 100% of the time they are at camp.
• Communicating with parents, camp director, and other staff.
• Supervising campers in the classroom, on the playground, on field trips, and with specialist teachers.
• Assisting with special events, distributing materials, and assisting with teaching when appropriate.
• Advocating and promoting the camp and working collegially with administrators and fellow teachers.

• Eligible to work in the USA.
• Demonstrate native‑level fluency in Japanese.
• Experience working with children in a camp or school setting, preferably as a language instructor.
• 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 at
• Include current resume.
• (Optional) Submit copies of training certificate(s), college degree(s), etc.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child Background Check.

Salary: $2,123 - $2,420.

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