Advanced German Instructor ILR 3+ Proficiency (On-site)

Paycom; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services seeks an experienced German Language Instructor to deliver intensive on-site language instruction in Rosslyn, VA, with occasional online sessions. The role focuses on ILR 3+ proficiency, speaking, grammar accuracy, and vocabulary expansion for adult learners.

The instructor will design materials, administer assessments, provide feedback, and report progress monthly under supervision. Familiarity with FSI formats and ILR scales is required.

Qualifications

• Must have ILR 4 or higher proficiency in German.
• Experience teaching adult learners in an intensive setting (4–6 hours daily).
• High English proficiency for instruction, explanation, and feedback.
• Familiarity with ILR scale and NFATC (FSI) testing protocols.
• Ability to develop/adapt instructional materials for proficiency-based outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver intensive German language instruction aligned with ILR goals and FSI-style test prep.
• Provide advanced speaking practice to improve grammatical accuracy, fluency and active vocabulary.
• Strengthen ability to discuss complex topics at ILR 3+ level.
• Reinforce listening and reading comprehension toward proficiency goals.
• Use communicative, task-based, and proficiency-based methods.
• Adapt materials to student level and progress.
• Administer practice assessments and quizzes to monitor progress.
• Provide constructive feedback and support independent study.
• Integrate activities that simulate FSI testing formats.

Skills

ILR 4+ proficiency

Advanced German

English proficiency

FSI testing protocols

Course design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in German/linguistics/education

Job description

ICA Language Services seeks an experienced German Language Instructor to deliver intensive on-site language instruction in Rosslyn, VA, with occasional online sessions. The role focuses on ILR 3+ proficiency, speaking, grammar accuracy, and vocabulary expansion for adult learners.

The instructor will design materials, administer assessments, provide feedback, and report progress monthly under supervision. Familiarity with FSI formats and ILR scales is required.