Remote Summer Bilingual Chinese Assistant

Middlebury College; Bread Loaf (VT); Remote; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging

Meal plan

Job summary

Middlebury College, through Middlebury Language Schools, seeks a Bilingual Assistant in Chinese for its remote, 8-week summer program. The role supports language acquisition, cultural immersion, and student well-being across on- and off-campus activities. Lodging and meals are provided as part of the compensation package.

The position emphasizes language practice, student mentorship, and coordination with faculty and staff to ensure a rigorous, supportive learning environment for participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty.
• Provides language practice and supports students outside class.
• Designs team-building activities and supports language pledge.
• Represents the School and Middlebury community.
• Provides tutoring and pedagogical support as needed.
• Assists with communications and events coordination.
• Administers office operations and drop-in assistance.

Skills

Native/near-native Chinese

English proficiency

Organizational and communicationSkills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Middlebury College, through Middlebury Language Schools, seeks a Bilingual Assistant in Chinese for its remote, 8-week summer program. The role supports language acquisition, cultural immersion, and student well-being across on- and off-campus activities. Lodging and meals are provided as part of the compensation package.

The position emphasizes language practice, student mentorship, and coordination with faculty and staff to ensure a rigorous, supportive learning environment for participants.