Afrikaans Language Instructor (In-Person)

Icls International Center for Language Studies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language school in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Afrikaans Language Instructor to teach adult professionals. The role is part-time or full-time with varying assignments, together with a commitment to high-quality teaching and professional development. Ideal candidates will have native proficiency in Afrikaans and at least two years of experience in a teaching environment, and should be passionate about empowering students for success in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching Afrikaans to adults in a full-time setting.
• Experience preparing students for DoD and Foreign Service proficiency testing.
• Familiarity with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.

Responsibilities

• Teach Afrikaans to adult professionals.
• Conduct classes for private students and/or small groups.
• Develop authentic target language use focused on individual goals.

Skills

Native-level proficiency in Afrikaans

Curriculum development

Familiarity with Educational Technology tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Post graduate degree in teaching or similar

Job description

Location: Washington, DC

Job Id:104

# of Openings:1

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

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

Please submit a cover letter, including your earliest availability. Be sure to list all teaching experience clearly on your resume. No phone call, please. Equal Opportunity Employer.

International Center for Language Studies