In-Person Educational Interpreter – Cantonese, NYC

NTC Language Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Diverse educational settings

Professional growth

Job summary

NTC Language Services seeks reliable in-person Educational Interpreters (Cantonese) for NYC assignments on a part-time, as-needed basis. Interpreters will provide on-site interpretation services in NYC, NY, supporting students, families, and school staff.

Applicants must be fluent in English and Cantonese, available to travel to assignments, and able to maintain neutrality and confidentiality. Remote work is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Cantonese.
• Strong listening and consecutive interpretation skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and confidentiality.
• Professional communication with families, school staff, and administrators.
• Reliability and punctuality for in-person assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation between English and Cantonese.
• Preserve meaning, tone, and intent of communications.
• Remain neutral and avoid adding or omitting information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Arrive on time and stay for the full duration of assignments.
• Communicate professionally with families and school personnel; follow district policies.
• Dress in business-casual attire as instructed.
• Work with students, families, educators, and other school professionals.

Skills

English/Cantonese bilingual

Interpreting

Job description

In-Person Educational Interpreter – Cantonese, NYC

• New York City, NY

In-Person Educational Interpreter – Cantonese

Location:NYC, New York
Job Type:Part-time, as needed
Starting Pay:$35.00 per hour

Position Overview

NTC Language Services is seeking reliable and professionalEnglish/Cantonese Educational Interpreters for part-time, as-needed employment. A specific number of assignments or weekly hours is not guaranteed.

Interpreters will providein-person interpretation services in NYC, New York.

Educational Interpreters facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally responsive communication among students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.

This position requires candidates who are available to travel to and attend assignments in person. We are specifically recruiting in-person candidates for NYC, NY. This is not a remote-only position.

Assignments are offered as needed based on language, location, qualifications, experience, and availability.

Job Responsibilities

As an In-Person Educational Interpreter, you may provide interpretation for:

• Parent-teacher conferences
• Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
• Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings
• Student evaluations and intake meetings
• Student registration and enrollment appointments
• School orientations and workshops
• Family engagement events
• Guidance and counseling meetings
• Disciplinary and administrative meetings
• Testing and other school-based assignments

Educational Interpreters are expected to:

• Interpret accurately and completely between English and Cantonese.
• Preserve the meaning, tone, and intent of all communication.
• Remain neutral and avoid adding, omitting, or changing information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
• Arrive on time and remain for the full duration of each accepted assignment.
• Communicate professionally with NTC Language Services, families, and school personnel.
• Follow all applicable NTC Language Services, school, and district policies.
• Dress in appropriate business-casual attire unless otherwise instructed.

Applicants must:

• Be able to read, write, and speak proficiently in both English and Cantonese.
• Interpret spoken communication accurately and completely between both languages.
• Understand written information and communicate it accurately when required.
• Demonstrate strong listening, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Be comfortable learning and using educational and special education terminology.

In-Person Availability Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be available to attend scheduled assignments in person in NYC, New York.
• Have reliable transportation or another dependable means of traveling to assignment locations.
• Be able to arrive punctually at schools and other educational facilities.
• Be willing to travel within the designated service area.
• Provide accurate and current availability.
• Understand that remote-only availability will not meet the requirements of this position.

Additional Qualifications

Successful candidates must:

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Maintain neutrality and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity, and sound judgment.
• Communicate promptly regarding assignment offers, scheduling, and attendance.
• Work professionally with students, families, educators, administrators, and other school professionals.
• Previous interpreting experience is preferred but not required. Experience in education, special education, human services, healthcare, legal services, or community interpreting is especially valuable.
• Relevant interpreter training, certifications, and knowledge of educational or special education terminology are preferred.

What We Offer

• A starting rate of $35.00 per hour
• Flexible, as‑needed scheduling
• The ability to indicate your availability for assignments
• Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings
• Valuable experience supporting students, families, and school communities
• Opportunities for professional growth in educational interpretation

NTC Language Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.