Job Details
(Summer Camp) Seasonal Full Time Spanish Immersion LEAD Teachers
2025-07-01 The International School Portland,OR
Description:
(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
CAMP DISCOUNT: Camp staff will 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. Language Immersion Teachers are at the heart of this award-winning and dynamic summer camp. Teachers lead groups of 8-16 campers in explorations of language and culture in Spanish, Mandarin, or Japanese. 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 that children are supervised 100% of the time they are at camp; communicating with parents, camp director, and other staff. Other duties include 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; helping distribute materials, and assisting with teaching, when appropriate; advocating and promoting the camp; and working collegially with administrators and fellow teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
HOW TO APPLY:
OTHER AVAILABLE SUMMER POSITIONS:
Visit to view all open Summer Camp Positions. You may apply for more than one position when completing the online application. Simply select and apply for 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 **
International School of Portland is hiring for all 2025 Summer Camp positions!
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced seasonal Full time Spanish 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
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
- (>5 yrs at camp) $2,200
- Returning Specialist Teacher $2,150
- New Specialist Teacher $1,930
CAMP DISCOUNT: Camp staff will 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. Language Immersion Teachers are at the heart of this award-winning and dynamic summer camp. Teachers lead groups of 8-16 campers in explorations of language and culture in Spanish, Mandarin, or Japanese. 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 that children are supervised 100% of the time they are at camp; communicating with parents, camp director, and other staff. Other duties include 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; helping distribute materials, and assisting with teaching, when appropriate; advocating and promoting the camp; and working collegially with administrators and fellow teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligible to work in the USA
- Demonstrate native-level fluency in Spanish
- Experience working with children in either 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
HOW TO APPLY:
- Complete employment application ( )
- Include current resume
- (Optional) Submit copies of training certificate(s), college degree(s), etc.
OTHER AVAILABLE SUMMER POSITIONS:
Visit to view all open Summer Camp Positions. You may apply for more than one position when completing the online application. Simply select and apply for 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 **