Farsi Language Instructor — Mission-Driven Language Trainer

Leidos Inc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor in the United States to support a critical national security mission. You will deliver language training, conduct proficiency assessments, and shape the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals.

Candidates should have a strong background in foreign language instruction and adult learning methodologies, with excellent English and Farsi communication. Expect travel up to 10% and security-clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of adult teaching experience.
• Team Teaching experience a plus.
• Must score 90% or higher on the English test.
• Must score Senior level.
• Degree must be obtained either in the U.S. or in a country where the target language is natively spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic internet research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and the foreign language.
• Travel 0-10%

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3-5 hours of daily instruction in courses ranging from ILR levels 0-3.
• Complete training and become a certified language tester, with expectations to conduct 3-4 language proficiency assessments weekly.
• The position is responsible for instructing students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country to teach culture through communication.
• Instructors must be able to develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
• The contract linguist instructor(s) shall have strong foreign language skills and will work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
• It is also important that candidates are familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.
• Once on the program, contract linguist instructors are required to receive specific sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

Skills

Adult teaching

Team teaching

English proficiency

Course development

Cross-cultural communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/foreign language/linguistics

Master’s degree with 2-10 years of prior relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor in the United States to support a critical national security mission. You will deliver language training, conduct proficiency assessments, and shape the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals.

Candidates should have a strong background in foreign language instruction and adult learning methodologies, with excellent English and Farsi communication. Expect travel up to 10% and security-clearance eligibility.