European Portuguese Instructor & Proficiency Tester

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clearance sponsorship

In-person role

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled European/Continental Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission. These are full-time in-person positions requiring both teaching and language assessment responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (US or target-language country) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years direct adult teaching, or 8–12 years relevant experience; or a master's with 6–10 years.
• Team teaching experience is a plus.
• Senior proficiency in developing materials for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events in the language.
• Travel 0-10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3–5 hours of language instruction per day across proficiency levels ILR 0–3.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids to meet student-specific learning objectives.
• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3–4 language proficiency assessments per week following certification.
• Teach language through cultural immersion, leveraging a strong understanding of language culture and current events.
• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain instructional standards and curriculum quality.

Skills

Adult teaching

ILR scale

Language testing

Curriculum development

Team teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a skilled European/Continental Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission. These are full-time in-person positions requiring both teaching and language assessment responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs. Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.