Community Education Chinese (Mandarin) Language Instructor - Wllamette Primary School This is a position in partnership with Clackamas Community College Community Education and WLWV Family Empowerment Center for the sole purpose of community participation through enrichment and needed opportunities. Activity will depend on community participants' enrollment (minimum of 10 participants, if not enough enrollment, the class will be canceled for the season), 1.5 hours per week (Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m.) and a maximum of 8 days total per Season (Fall, Winter, Spring). Applicant must be able to complete all of the required onboarding steps for both the District and the Clackamas Community College.

Position Description:

Plan a learning environment for adults (ages 16+) that includes second language learning with activities to engage participants. This can be accomplished through use of oral, role play, writing activities, use of kinesthetic and visual activities, cultural connections and understandings; responsive and generative writing; embedded vocabulary into conversation and interactions; optimal comprehensible input.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

An instructor in this position is expected to have the ability to maintain a climate of learning and the ability to use own initiative in responding to participants' learning needs.

Desirable Qualifications:

Native Language or Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin). Experience in teaching Chinese and Chinese culture to non-native speakers.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students, staff and supervisor Access, use and appropriate response through electronic communication to participants and supervisor Maintain con?dentiality in all phases of work, i.e. interactions with participants, meetings, shared information.

Education:

College diploma/degree or international equivalency.

Community and District Information:

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nestled within two thriving cities, West Linn and Wilsonville, within the rural area of Clackamas County. Both communities have a strong legacy of support for their schools, music and arts endeavors, and the overall well-being of their patrons. The school district and surrounding communities have experienced steady, constant growth over the past three decades. The estimated student population of the District as of December 2025 is 8,600. It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.