Brazilian Portuguese Language Instructor (in-person class)

Paycom; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

ICA Language Services in Rosslyn, VA seeks an experienced Brazilian Portuguese language instructor to teach adult professionals in-person. The position is part-time at the facility in Arlington, with a 10/19/2026–5/27/2027 period and a schedule of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm EST (6 hours teaching + 2 hours lesson planning).

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field, 2+ years teaching adults, ILR 4/4 or higher in Brazilian Portuguese, and experience with DLPT/OPI and instructional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of full-time experience teaching adult students.
• Experience teaching US military students.
• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests.
• Knowledge of the ILR scale.
• Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment.
• Experience using online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams, or WebEx.
• ILR 4/4 or higher proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct target language classes for adult professionals in person.
• Administer weekly quizzes and assessments and provide progress reports.
• Provide monthly written progress reports to supervisor and develop improvement plans.
• Maximize instructional technology and online resources in teaching.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles and professional needs.
• Recommend and participate in cultural activities in DC metro area.

Skills

Adult instruction

Portuguese ILR 4/4

Educational technology

DLPT/OPI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in language/linguistics

Tools

Zoom

Teams

WebEx

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Headquarters - Arlington, VA 22209, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Education, ICA is currently seeking an experienced Brazilian Portuguese language instructor to teach adult professionals in an in-person setting at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. The candidates should have at least two years of work experience teaching the target language to adult students on an intensive basis (4-8 hours a day).

Job Details:

Period of performance: 10/19/2026 - 5/27/2027

Training days: Monday-Friday

Number of students: 2

Preferred schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (6 hours of teaching + 2 hours of on-site lesson planning)

Schedule note: This project might involve a team-teaching/instructor rotation option

Duties:

• Plan and conduct target language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches, to develop students listening, reading, and speaking skills;
• Administer weekly quizzes and assessments, and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of students learning progress;
• Provide monthly written reports of the students' progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address any potential issues;
• Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources into teaching to support independent learning;
• Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to the student's individual learning styles and professional needs;
• Propose and participate in beyond-the-classroom cultural activities in the school and in the DC metro area, such as visits to foreign embassies, cultural centers, and/or restaurants where native speakers live, to promote cultural learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field
• Minimum two years of full-time experience teaching adult students
• Experience teaching US military students
• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests
• Knowledge of the ILR scale
• Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment
• Experience using online meeting platforms for teaching such as Zoom, Teams, or WebEx
• ILR 4/4 or higher proficiency in Brazilan Portuguese

Eligibility:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.