Dari Language Instructor, DLI-W

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Dari Language Instructor to provide engaging language instruction for adult learners. This dynamic role involves creating tailored lessons, employing innovative teaching methods, and integrating cultural knowledge into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in proficiency-oriented teaching, with the ability to adapt to various learning styles. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing language acquisition through immersive and learner-centered approaches. If you are passionate about teaching and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant teaching experience required.
• Native speaker of the language taught with strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional language instruction in classroom and virtual settings.
• Prepare tailored lessons and develop curriculum for language acquisition.

Skills

Proficiency-oriented teaching methods

Culturally-based instruction

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT)

Adaptability to learning styles

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Diverse instructional technologies

Job description

Dari Language Instructor, DLI-W - (2022)

Job Title: Dari 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

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 tailored lessons to individual student’s needs.
• Base instruction on proficiency-oriented principles of second language acquisition.
• Employ culturally-based, learner-centered instruction with authentic materials.
• Utilize appropriate methods for adult learners, including Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT).
• Incorporate diverse instructional technologies and engage students’ higher-order thinking skills.
• Integrate intercultural competence and cultural knowledge into language instruction.
• Use authentic materials and immersive teaching methods.
• Develop curriculum/materials that promote higher-order thinking skills and language acquisition.
• Include a syllabus for all courses regardless of length.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two (2) years of relevant experience in teaching adults using proficiency-oriented methods.
• Successful experience of at least four (4) years in teaching the target language to adult learners in an intensive environment may substitute for education.
• Must be an educated native speaker of the language/dialect taught, with strong English language skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying learning styles and teaching strategies.
• Must have 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.