European Portuguese Instructors

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a skilled European/Continental Portuguese Instructor to provide in-person language instruction and assessments. This full-time position requires a passion for language and fluency in instructional strategies tailored to adult learners.

The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree along with 3+ years of teaching experience. The role also necessitates the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, which Leidos is willing to sponsor for qualified candidates who pass the necessary language tests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience or 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials customized for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events in the foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3-5 hours of language instruction per day across proficiency levels.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids.
• Conduct language proficiency assessments following certification.

Skills

Language instruction experience

Curriculum development

Cultural awareness

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

European/Continental Portuguese Instructor

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. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role; however, Leidos will sponsor clearance for candidates who successfully pass the required language assessments.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (from a U.S. institution or from the country where the target language is spoken). Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of:
  • 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience; or
  • 8‑12 years of relevant experience; or
  • A master’s degree with 6‑10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials customized for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events and cultural developments in the foreign language.

Language Testing Requirements

• Must pass a Leidos‑administered or approved commercial translation test (3 hours).
• Minimum passing test scores:
  • Translation Test: 4 or higher.
  • Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI): 4/4/4 (Speaking/Listening/Reading).

Security Clearance

• No clearance required to apply.
• Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; must be fully adjudicated before work begins. Leidos will sponsor candidates after passing all required language tests.
• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting; linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $92,300.00 – $166,850.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. For more details visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.