Chinese Instructor

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services seeks a full-time linguist instructor to teach beginner Chinese (level 0–1) including characters, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. The role emphasizes adult learning methodology with a mix of teaching and lesson development, assessment and testing.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of Chinese instruction experience, and must have current TS/SCI security clearance. The position involves a long-term commitment and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years Chinese language instruction experience (adult level).
• Familiarity with current events in countries where the language is spoken.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner Chinese (level 0–1) including characters, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
• Lead lesson development, student assessment and testing; manage time for instruction and materials.

Skills

Chinese instruction

Adult education

Language testing

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Current TS/SCI clearance REQUIRED

Responsibilities

Must have 2 years' teaching experience (adult learning methodology). This is a full-time, long term position. A 40 hour workweek is approximately 23 hours of teaching and 17 hours of lesson development, student assessment, and testing.

Chinese instructors will be expected to teach beginner Chinese (proficiency level 0-1) to include Chinese characters, proper pronunciation, intonation, basic vocabulary and grammar. It is also important that candidates are familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken. Once hired, linguist instructors will receive specific teaching and language testing instruction in order to obtain necessary certifications.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

Required Education

• Bachelor's

Required Experience

• Chinese language instruction (adult level): 2 years

Required Language

• Chinese and English

Required License or Certification

• TS/SCI Security clearance