This is your opportunity to enhance your Chinese proficiency, gain valuable teaching experience, and collaborate with Texas A&M University (TAMU) faculty specializing in global economy, international affairs, and cybersecurity!

The Texas A&M World Languages Academy is seeking enthusiastic teaching assistants for its Chinese Language and Career Exploration Program for high school students.

Position Overview

The teaching assistants will support a year-round youth program as follows:

• Spring 2025: 

  • 10 hours (online)

• Summer 2025: 

  • 80 hours (8 hours/day for 10 weekdays between June 2 and June 13, 2025) — in person on the TAMU campus

• Fall 2025 to Spring 2026: 

  • 40 hours (hybrid)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Chinese language instructors and TAMU faculty in:

  • Instructional activities

  • Course preparation

  • Office hours

• Support the Program Director with:

  • Coordinating cultural performances

  • Planning and supervising field trips

Qualifications

Required for Paid Positions

U.S. permanent residency or citizenship

(This program is funded by a U.S. federal grant that requires U.S. permanent residency or citizenship for employment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement are ineligible for payment through this grant.)

Volunteer Option

If you do not meet the residency or citizenship requirements, you may still gain valuable experience by serving as a volunteer in our program.

Required for Paid and Volunteer Positions

• High school diploma

• Intermediate, advanced, or superior proficiency in Chinese (native fluency not required)

• Strong oral communication skills in English

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and families

• Interest in working with youth

• High level of professionalism, including meeting deadlines and honoring commitments

Preferred

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Proficiency in Google applications and other educational technology tools.

• Academic background or demonstrated interest in the global economy, international affairs, or cybersecurity.

• Familiarity with Chinese history, culture, or art, or experience in video editing and webpage creation.

Rate

• • Hourly at $11- $23, commensurate with experience 

How to Apply

Complete the online application by Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 

The application includes:

• A resume (maximum two pages)

• Names and contact information for two references.

If you're currently a student, your reference must be an employer, a faculty member you have taken a course with, or a supervisor of an organization where you volunteered within the past three years. The person should have a valid work email address for you to include in the application.

This is a unique opportunity to inspire and mentor high school students while advancing your own language skills and professional development. Join us in making a difference!

For questions, please contact us at world.languages@tamu.edu.