French Language Instructor - Adults, Proficiency-Based

ICA Language Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services seeks a French language instructor for the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This full-time, hourly position requires at least three years of experience teaching French to adult students in a proficiency-oriented environment.

The role includes planning and delivering classes, utilizing training materials, adapting to student needs, and assessing progress. It is a 40-hour workweek with a $51.00 hourly rate, through 2/26/2027, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Educated native or near-native speaker of French.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD, or foreign equivalent.
• 3+ years teaching French to adults in group settings.
• 3+ years using proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• 1+ year administering proficiency-based assessments (FSI, DLPT, ACTFL OPI).
• ILR English proficiency level 2/2.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group and one-on-one French classes for adults.
• Use provided training materials and collaborate with other instructors.
• Adapt teaching to learners' individual styles and needs.
• Conduct progress evaluations and weekly quizzes/assessments.
• Integrate culture relevant to US Foreign Service Officers into teaching.
• Attend all section meetings and use instructional technology.
• Perform other teaching and administrative duties under guidance of Training Manager(s) and Supervisors.

Skills

French language proficiency

Teaching adults

Proficiency-based teaching

Assessments administration (FSI/DLPT/O

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD, or foreign equivalent

Job description

ICA Language Services seeks a French language instructor for the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This full-time, hourly position requires at least three years of experience teaching French to adult students in a proficiency-oriented environment.

The role includes planning and delivering classes, utilizing training materials, adapting to student needs, and assessing progress. It is a 40-hour workweek with a $51.00 hourly rate, through 2/26/2027, starting immediately.