(Summer Camp) Seasonal Full Time Spanish Immersion LEAD Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

International School of Portland is hiring for all 2026 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 2026:

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

• 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

• (>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

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:

1. Complete employment application (
2. Include current resume
3. (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 **

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