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Spanish Instructor Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

The primary focus of a Bilingual (Spanish) STEM Instructor will be to teach Snapology programs and lead fun and engaging birthday parties. Instructors are asked to promote creativity, teamwork, and ...

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

Gresham, OR · On-site

$18 - $30/hr

We are currently hiring 2 Academic Instructors to lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group ... Spanish speaking skills are a plus * All employees must submit a criminal background check Hours: 8 ...

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How much do spanish instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for spanish instructor in Oregon is $30.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.58 and $34.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spanish instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Spanish Instructor, you need fluency in Spanish, a solid understanding of grammar and linguistics, and typically a bachelor's degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field. Familiarity with language-teaching software, classroom management systems, and digital learning tools is often required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and patience distinguish outstanding instructors. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively engaging students and fostering meaningful language acquisition.

What is the difference between Spanish Instructor vs ESL Teacher?

AspectSpanish InstructorESL Teacher
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in Spanish, education, or related field; teaching certification may be preferredRequires a bachelor's degree; ESL certification (e.g., TESOL, TEFL) often preferred
Work EnvironmentLanguage schools, universities, community colleges, private tutoringLanguage schools, public and private schools, online platforms
Industry UsageFocuses on teaching Spanish language and cultureFocuses on teaching English as a second language to non-native speakers

While both roles involve language instruction, a Spanish Instructor specializes in teaching Spanish language and culture, often to native speakers or students learning Spanish. An ESL Teacher focuses on teaching English to non-native speakers. The credentials, work environments, and industry usage overlap but serve different language learning needs.

What does a Spanish instructor do?

As a Spanish instructor, your responsibilities vary depending on the age group or skill level with which you work. If you work as a teacher in an immersion elementary school program, your duties include designing age-appropriate lessons and encouraging a Spanish-only environment for the kids. As a high school Spanish instructor, you may teach students who need to meet general education requirements. Your duties include designing or teaching to a specific curriculum, administering assessments, and grading class assignments. At the college level, you may teach basic conversational classes, advanced courses, and classes that introduce students to the complexities of the Spanish language, such as Spanish literature and translation.

What does a Spanish instructor do?

A Spanish Instructor teaches students how to speak, read, and write in Spanish. They develop lesson plans, create engaging activities, and assess students’ progress in learning the language. Spanish Instructors may teach in schools, colleges, private language centers, or online. Their role often includes helping students understand Spanish culture and improving their communication skills for travel, work, or academic purposes.

How does a Spanish instructor typically collaborate with other educators to enhance language learning outcomes?

Spanish Instructors often work closely with other language teachers, curriculum coordinators, and support staff to create a cohesive and engaging learning environment. Collaboration may involve co-developing lesson plans, participating in language department meetings, and organizing cultural events or language immersion activities. This teamwork helps ensure alignment with broader educational goals and enables instructors to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and provide students with a richer, more varied learning experience.
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Infographic showing various Spanish Instructor job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Full Time, and 86% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,058 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Communication Instructor - Spanish-Language/Bilingual [Faculty Part-Time Application Pool]

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR • On-site

$44.14 - $88.32/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Salary: $44.14 - $88.32 Hourly
Location : Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Term-by-Term, Union
Job Number: 2324-00058
Division: Arts and Sciences
Department: Communications and Theatre Arts
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire part-time Communication Instructor - Spanish-Language/Bilingual faculty for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.
The communication department offers English, Spanish and Bilingual courses. Due to growing demands from our community we are specifically searching to expand our Spanish and Bilingual offerings. This position would primarily teach these Spanish and Bilingual courses.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Instructs students in a classroom. Provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges during office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
  • Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, include course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities.
  • Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.
  • Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community.
  • Responsible for classroom and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
  • Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the college, departments or divisions.
  • Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
  • Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines.
  • Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
  • May direct aides and work study students as assigned.
  • Understands and uses the college's computer system.

Auxiliary Job Functions:
  • May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Communications or related field. Appropriate related fields could include Spanish Language, ESOL or similar disciplines.
  • English/Spanish Bilingual fluency.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience with online learning systems.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction.
  • Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others.
  • Demonstrates ability or desire to work with students and communities with cultural, linguistic, economic, educational and nuero diversity.
  • Demonstrates ability or desire to understand educational systems, to engage in the life of the College, and to impart positive change

Other Job Elements
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.
Working Conditions: Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Department Chair.
Additional Information
Application Instructions:
When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describe how you meet the minimum and special qualifications of the position.
  3. Unofficial transcripts (Upon hire, candidates will be required to provide official transcripts for degree(s) earned, if applicable.)
  4. If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.
For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with CCC.
Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter.
Documents Required
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of DD Form 214 or 215
  • NGB Form 22 or 55

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website:
Terms of Employment:
  • All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
  • Requires Flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
  • Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.
  • CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
  • Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.
  • CCC does not sponsor employment work permits or visas.
  • Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
Why work at Clackamas Community College?
Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, stimulating environment where your voice makes a difference? Clackamas Community College is looking for talented, bright and motivated people like you! We want you to join the CCC community where your inspired motivation will help define our students' educational experience.
For more than 40 years, Clackamas Community College has been changing with the times and working to meet the needs of the community.
These benefits may be subject to change.
Tuition Waiver:
Association (Union) represented PT Faculty members are eligible for tuition waivers for themselves and IRS dependents. Fees and other costs are not waived. For more information please see
Sick Leave:
Sick Leave- 24 hours/ term worked (available on the 5th week of term)
PERS:
Qualifying employees
will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS).
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you currently reside 50 miles from any of our campuses? If not, are you open to relocating at your own expense in the event of an offer? Campus addresses are detailed below:- 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045- 7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222- 29353 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville Oregon 97070
  • Yes
  • No

03
Main. Please select the response from below that most closely matches your highest level of education as it relates to this position.
  • I have not received a High School Diploma or GED.
  • I have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • I have completed some college coursework but have not received a degree.
  • I have an Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
  • I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • I have completed some graduate coursework but have not received a degree.
  • I have a Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • I have a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution.

04
Main. Please select the response from below that most closely matches the extent of your professional experience as it relates to the position.
  • I do not have any professional experience.
  • I have more than six months but less than one year of professional experience.
  • I have one year but less than two years of professional experience.
  • I have two years but less than three years of professional experience.
  • I have three years but less than four years of professional experience.
  • I have four years but less than five years of professional experience.
  • I have five or more years of professional experience.

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