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Union College

Chinese Language Fellow

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$15.50/hr

Develop language and cultural activities for the weekly Chinese table under the supervision of a Chinese faculty. * Provide language learning support in all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening ...

Union College

Chinese Language Fellow

Schenectady, NY

$15.50/hr

Develop language and cultural activities for the weekly Chinese table under the supervision of a Chinese faculty. * Provide language learning support in all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening ...

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Chinese Language Fellow

Schenectady, NY • On-site

Union College
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$15.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

The Language Fellow in Chinese runs the weekly Chinese table and holds office hours in the Language Center to assist students taking basic and intermediate language courses at Union.
Department: Language Center
Location: Old Chapel 3rd floor
Supervisor: Audrey Sartiaux
Hours/Shifts Available: As scheduled
Rate of Pay: $15.50/hr
Number of Positions available: 1
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Develop language and cultural activities for the weekly Chinese table under the supervision of a Chinese faculty.
  • Provide language learning support in all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking to students during office hours (one-on-one meetings)
  • Review materials, practice speaking, reinforce grammar rules, guide students to self correct written assignments etc.
  • Record students attendance in provided Google form.

Qualifications:
  • This position requires native or advanced proficiency (and good grammar skills) in Chinese.
  • Knowledge of Google Docs and Google Calendar preferred
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Good communication skills

Location: Schenectady, NY
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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