Afrikaans Language Instructor (In-Person)

ICLS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) in Washington, DC seeks experienced Afrikaans instructors to teach adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse. Teaching assignments vary and may be full-time, part-time, for private students and/or small groups, at a wide range of proficiency levels.

Candidates must have two years of experience teaching Afrikaans to adults, native-level proficiency in Afrikaans, a bachelor's degree, and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience teaching Afrikaans to adults in a full-time setting.
• Native-level proficiency in Afrikaans.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Postgraduate degree in teaching, second language acquisition, or a related field preferred.

Skills

Afrikaans language proficiency

Adult language instruction

Curriculum development

Educational technology familiarity

ILR framework knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree in teaching/linguistics or related

Job description

Language Instructor (In-Person)

Description

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC with over 58 years of experience delivering high-quality training in ESL and over 85 foreign languages. The ICLS mission is to offer student-centered language programs that develop authentic target language use, focus on individual goals, and enable students to be successful in a global environment. ICLS prides itself on the breadth and depth of professional development offered to our instructors, which we see as an investment in their careers and the company's future.

ICLS is currently seeking experienced Afrikaans instructors to teach adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC. Teaching assignments vary and may be full-time, part-time, for private students and/or small groups, and may be at a wide range of proficiency levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience teaching Afrikaans to adults in a full-time setting
• Native-level proficiency in Afrikaans
• Possess at minimum a bachelor's degree
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

• Post graduate degree in teaching, second language acquisition, or a similar field
• Familiarity with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale
• Curriculum development experience
• Experience preparing students for DoD and Foreign Service proficiency testing
• Familiarity with Educational Technology tools

Equal Opportunity Employer.