Finnish Language Instructor (In-Person)

ICLS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) in Washington, DC seeks experienced Finnish instructors to teach adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse. Teaching assignments vary and may be full-time or part-time, for private students and small groups, across proficiency levels.

Qualified candidates will have native-level Finnish, at least two years teaching adults in a full-time setting, and a bachelor’s degree. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Finnish.
• Minimum of two years' experience teaching Finnish to adults in a full-time setting.
• Possess at minimum a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Finnish language instruction to adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC.
• Support curriculum development and student assessments.

Skills

Finnish (native)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Language Instructor (In-Person)

Description

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC with over 58 years of experience delivering high-quality training in ESL and over 85 foreign languages. The ICLS mission is to offer student-centered language programs that develop authentic target language use, focus on individual goals, and enable students to be successful in a global environment. ICLS prides itself on the breadth and depth of professional development offered to our instructors, which we see as an investment in their careers and the company's future. ICLS is currently seeking experienced Finnish instructors to teach adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC. Teaching assignments vary and may be full-time, part-time, for private students and/or small groups, and may be at a wide range of proficiency levels.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years' experience teaching Finnish to adults in a full-time setting


• Native-level proficiency in Finnish


• Possess at minimum a bachelor's degree

Legal Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Post graduate degree in teaching, second language acquisition, or a similar field


• Familiarity with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale


• Curriculum development experience


• Experience preparing students for DoD and Foreign Service proficiency testing