Foreign Language Instructor

Leidos; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 89,700 - 162,150; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate foreign language instructors to deliver engaging lessons in various languages. This role involves not only teaching but also developing tailored materials and conducting language tests. Instructors will need to possess strong language skills and cultural insights to enrich the learning experience. Candidates must have relevant teaching experience or advanced degrees, and be prepared to undergo specific training to meet certification standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering language proficiency and cultural awareness among students, while enjoying a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience or relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Must pass foreign language tests and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in foreign languages and cultural understanding.
• Develop class materials and conduct language tests weekly.

Skills

Foreign Language Proficiency

Teaching Experience

Cultural Understanding

Adult Learning Methodology

Education

Master's Degree

B.A. in relevant field

Job description

LEIDOS is looking for full-time instructors for the following languages: Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Spanish.

Customer has an immediate linguist requirement for foreign language instructors with the required teaching experience and adult learning methodology.

Instructors will provide 3-5 hours of instruction daily in courses at ILR 0-3. In addition to teaching, they will undertake tester training to become certified language testers and conduct 3-4 language tests per week, thereafter.

The position is responsible for instructing students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country in order to teach culture through communication.

Instructors must be able to 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.

It is also important that candidates are familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.

Once on the program, contract linguist instructors are required to receive specific sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• The instructors need at least 2 years of teaching experience, or 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• B.A. must be obtained in the U.S. or in the country of language skill.

Language Testing Requirements:

• All candidates will be required to take and pass the foreign language test administered by LEIDOS/ accepted commercial testing vendors (3 hours standard translation test).
• Score at least a 4 or higher on the translation test and a 4/4/4 on the speaking/listening/reading test.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Linguists cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Original Posting: June 18, 2024

Pay Range: Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00