Farsi Language Instructor – National Security Training

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor to support a national security mission by delivering language training, assessing proficiency, and shaping linguistically prepared professionals.

The role requires extensive adult teaching experience, ILR testing proficiency, and strong English/foreign language communication. Travel up to 10% and a U.S. degree are preferred, with on-site work in Chantilly, VA.

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.
• Team Teaching experience a plus.
• 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 courses ranging from 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 understanding the culture of the area to teach culture through communication.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
• Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors and meet Sponsor standards.

Skills

Foreign language instruction

Adult teaching

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Team Teaching

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Farsi Language Instructor to support a national security mission by delivering language training, assessing proficiency, and shaping linguistically prepared professionals.

The role requires extensive adult teaching experience, ILR testing proficiency, and strong English/foreign language communication. Travel up to 10% and a U.S. degree are preferred, with on-site work in Chantilly, VA.