Albanian Language Instructor, DLI-W

The Unconventional; Arlington (WA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Language Instructor to join their team at the Defense Language Institute. This role involves providing engaging and effective language instruction to students, utilizing proficiency-oriented methods tailored to adult learners. You will create immersive learning experiences that incorporate authentic materials and diverse instructional technologies. If you are passionate about language education and possess the skills to foster a culturally rich learning environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values educational excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in teaching adults using proficiency-oriented methods.
• Native speaker of the language taught with strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional language instruction in classroom and virtual settings.
• Tailor lessons to meet individual student needs and promote language proficiency.

Skills

Language Instruction

Culturally-based Instruction

Effective Instructional Methods

Adaptability to Learning Styles

Higher Order Thinking Skills Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Instructional Technologies

Job description

Albanian Language Instructor, DLI-W - (1973)

Job Title: Albanian Language Instructor, DLI-W

Location: Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US
National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)
Remote Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US
Remote Washington DC - Washington, DC 20001 US
Washington, DC - Washington, DC US

Category: Contractors

Summary:

The Unconventional is seeking a highly skilled Language Instructor to join our team to support the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). In this role, you will be responsible for providing classroom language instruction for the Defense Language Institute - Washington (DLI-W).

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide professional foreign language instruction to students in a classroom and/or virtual environment.
• Prepare for each class, tailoring the lesson to individual student’s needs.
• Utilize proficiency-oriented principles of second language acquisition with a strong focus on effective instructional methods for adult learners.
• Employ culturally-based, learner-centered instruction using authentic materials and real-world tasks.
• Generate uninhibited, spontaneous use of the language across all levels of proficiency.
• Teach writing skills to promote language acquisition and proficiency.
• Incorporate methods like Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT).
• Devote attention to non-participatory listening and general reading comprehension.
• Bridge the gap between global and job-specific language performance skills.
• Engage students’ higher order thinking skills and develop independent learning skills.
• Incorporate diverse instructional technologies into training.
• Integrate intercultural competence and cultural knowledge into language instruction.
• Use authentic materials and immersive teaching methods guided by a diagnostically oriented approach.
• Curriculum/materials should include sufficient quantity and analysis of listening and reading Target Language (TL) texts.
• All courses must include a syllabus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least two (2) years of relevant experience in intensive training, teaching adults using proficiency-oriented methods aimed at ILR skill levels 2 and 3.
• Four (4) years of relevant teaching experience may substitute for education.
• Must be a native speaker of the language/dialect taught with strong English language skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying learning styles requiring different teaching strategies.
• Oral Proficiency Interview scores of Level 3 or above in the Target Language and Level 2 or above in English.

Clearance: Must be able to pass a background check.