European Portuguese Instructors

Fairygodboss; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and consulting company is seeking a skilled European Portuguese Instructor in Chantilly, Virginia. This full-time position involves teaching language and conducting assessments for adult learners. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience in adult education. The role requires a strong capability in creating customized learning materials and a familiarity with cultural aspects of the language. Security clearance is necessary, but applicants can apply without it as Leidos will sponsor the process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of adult teaching experience or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide language instruction across proficiency levels.
• Develop tailored instructional materials.
• Conduct language proficiency assessments.

Skills

Adult education experience

Material development

Language assessment

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

European Portuguese Instructor

Leidos is seeking a skilled European 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, and Leidos will sponsor the clearance process 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.
• 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.

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.