Farsi Language Instructor | National Security Training

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

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have a strong background in foreign language instruction, adult learning methods, and extensive teaching experience, with an active TS/SCI clearance.

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.
• Instructing students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country to teach culture through communication.
• 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.
• Candidates must be familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.
• Receive sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

Skills

Language instruction

Adult education

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have a strong background in foreign language instruction, adult learning methods, and extensive teaching experience, with an active TS/SCI clearance.