Farsi Language Instructor | National Security Mission

Via Logic LLC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is recruiting a Farsi Language Instructor to deliver structured language training and proficiency assessments for a national security mission. The role emphasizes language pedagogy, culture, and test administration within a mission-driven, compliance-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring extensive adult teaching experience, high English proficiency, and the ability to develop tailored materials while collaborating with senior instructors. Security clearance readiness is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics with 8–12 years of experience OR Master’s with 2–10 years.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3-5 hours of daily instruction in courses ranging ILR levels 0-3.
• Complete training and become a certified language tester, with 3-4 language proficiency assessments weekly.
• Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and teach culture through communication.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
• Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
• Receive sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and testing to become certified.

Skills

Language instruction

Adult language pedagogy

Proficiency testing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Curriculum development

Multilingual communication

MS Office

Internet research

English and Farsi proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics

Master’s degree

10+ years adult teaching experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leidos is recruiting a Farsi Language Instructor to deliver structured language training and proficiency assessments for a national security mission. The role emphasizes language pedagogy, culture, and test administration within a mission-driven, compliance-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring extensive adult teaching experience, high English proficiency, and the ability to develop tailored materials while collaborating with senior instructors. Security clearance readiness is required.