Finnish Language Instructor (In-Person)

ICLS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) seeks an experienced Finnish instructor to teach adult professionals in Washington, DC. In-person classes vary in level and schedule, with opportunities for full-time or part-time work at the schoolhouse.

Ideal candidates have native Finnish proficiency, at least two years of experience teaching Finnish to adults, and a bachelor's degree. Legal work authorization in the United States is required. DoD/ Foreign Service prep familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach Finnish to adult professionals in in-person classes at the ICLS schoolhouse.
• Adapt materials to a wide range of proficiency levels.
• Provide engaging instruction and assess student progress.

Skills

Finnish language proficiency

Adult language instruction

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
• Familiarity with Educational Technology tools

Please submit a cover letter, including your earliest availability. Be sure to list all teaching experience clearly on your resume. No phone call, please. Equal Opportunity Employer.