Farsi Language Instructor - National Security Mission

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor to support a critical national security mission. You will deliver instruction in Farsi (ILR 0–3) and contribute to language testing and curriculum development in a mission‑driven environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive adult teaching experience, excellent English and Farsi communication, and the ability to tailor materials to diverse learners. Willingness to travel up to 10% and to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's with the specified experience in education/foreign language/linguistics.
• Minimum of 10 years of adult teaching experience.
• Must score 90% or higher on the English test.
• Must score Senior level.
• Degree must be obtained 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 ILR levels 0–3.
• Complete training and become a certified language tester; conduct 3–4 proficiency assessments weekly.
• Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and teaching culture through communication.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
• Contract linguist instructors work under direction of senior trained instructors.
• Stay familiar with current events in countries where the foreign languages are spoken.

Skills

Farsi language proficiency

Adult language instruction

Curriculum development

Proficiency testing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in education/foreign language/linguistics or Master's with related experience

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor to support a critical national security mission. You will deliver instruction in Farsi (ILR 0–3) and contribute to language testing and curriculum development in a mission‑driven environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive adult teaching experience, excellent English and Farsi communication, and the ability to tailor materials to diverse learners. Willingness to travel up to 10% and to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance.