Chinese Substitute Foreign Language Instructor

Yorktown Systems Group; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking a Substitute Chinese Foreign Language Instructor to provide virtual instruction at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and enhancing language proficiency across various modes. Candidates must be US citizens with native or near-native language capabilities. The position is temporary and may require some travel, offering an opportunity to contribute to important cultural and language learning programs.

Qualifications

• US Citizen requirement.
• Experience in virtual foreign language instruction.
• Understanding of foreign language cultural and political context.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual instruction on language proficiency skills.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Virtual language instruction

Cultural expertise

Assessment and feedback

Education

Native or near-native foreign language capability

Tools

Windows computer

Webcam

Headset with microphone

High-speed internet connection

Job description

About the Organization

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Job Description

Substitute Chinese Foreign Language Instructor will assist an ongoing requirement for live virtual Distance Learning (DL) foreign Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural (LREC) instruction and LREC program support services at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide virtual language instruction to improve foreign language proficiency skills across the modalities of Listening, Reading, and Speaking (L/R/S) as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), ACTFL or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
• Provide virtual instruction on regional and culture subjects, using modern communicative and blended-learning methodologies.
• Provide instruction based on designated POI.
• Develop lesson plans or other learning material, as required.
• Possess the ability to assess, develop a lesson plan, and deliver instruction based on student interest and levels varying from ILR 0+ - 3.
• Review, correct, and grade assignments, discuss and provide feedback.
• Maintain a positive and professional virtual learning environment, telephonic environment, chat message environment address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by GOVT to support instruction.
• Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps.

Job Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Educated native speaker of the foreign language or a near-native foreign language capability in listening, reading, and speaking with ILR 3/3/3 or equivalent.
• Experience in providing various levels of foreign language instruction through a virtual environment.
• Understanding of the cultural, social, and political environment of the foreign language region.
• Experience in creating blended learning lessons and the ability to tailor existing materials to fit the customer’s needs and expectations.
• Instructor must have access to a Windows, a computer, webcam, headset with a microphone, a phone or smart tablet, and a high-speed internet connection

Travel

Some travel may be required.

Job Type

Temporary

Exemption Type

Non‑Exempt

EEO Statement

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.