World Language Instructor Positions

• Information for Prospective Instructors and Teaching Assistants
• Information about CTYOnline World Language Courses
• Desired Qualifications for World Language Instructors
• Desired Qualifications for World Language Teaching Assistants
• Part-time Openings for Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and ESL Instructors and Assistants

Information for Prospective Instructors and Teaching Assistants for World Language Courses

Hiring for CTYOnline is very competitive. Each year, we receive many more applications than we have positions available. Because our student enrollment varies during the year, we need applicants who can begin work as soon as possible after being hired, often as soon as the necessary background checks are completed.

Information about CTYOnline World Language Courses

For a list of our world language courses, please visit the CTYOnline List of Courses

For further information about our program, please visit the  How CTYOnline Courses Work webpage. Note that all World Language courses are session-based courses.

Desired Qualifications for World Language Instructors

Applicants most likely to be selected for interviews hold at least one advanced degree with strong teaching experience, a familiarity with the applicable age group, and the email and basic computer and technology skills needed to guide CTYOnline students to success in their online courses. Experience with gifted children a plus.

Chinese Language Instructors must have native fluency of Chinese (Mandarin) and have teaching experience in Simplified Chinese.

For more information, see the Job Details associated with the position of interest, especially the General Description, Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications.

Desired Qualifications for World Language Teaching Assistants

Applicants most likely to be selected for interviews will be those with their Bachelor of Arts degree or graduate students in a relevant field, although otherwise qualified high school graduates or those who have earned their GED may be considered. Applicants should also have teaching experience, a familiarity with the applicable age group, and the email and basic computer and technology skills needed to guide CTYOnline students to success.

Chinese Language teaching assistants must be bilingual (Mandarin and English); proficient in reading, writing, listening, and speaking; and familiar with online Chinese language tools. 

For more information, see the Job Details associated with the position of interest, especially the General Description, Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications.

Part-time Openings for Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and ESL Instructors and Assistants

Hiring depends upon student enrollment, but it is an ongoing process throughout the year. World language courses are offered during fall, spring, and summer sessions.

How to Search for a Job at CTYOnline

First, go to JHUjobs, and select "Find your new job" from the left column.

Second, enter "CTY" in the Keyword Search box, and select "Show jobs."

Third, review the job titles to see if any would interest you, and select that job title to find out more details, including qualifications.

Fourth, if you fit the desired qualifications and wish to apply, write down the Requisition number, and follow the directions below

How to Apply

First, go to JHUjobs or login, fill out an application, use the Requisition number of the job that interests you to "Search for Jobs," and then apply for the job. It is also helpful to upload a resume with your application.

Second, if we think that your application and resume indicate that you may fit one of our current openings, we'll invite you for an interview.

Third, after the interview process, if you are selected and pass the necessary background checks, we will offer you a position.

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