Full-Time Spanish Instructor – Proficiency-Based Training

Ica-Language-Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services is seeking a Spanish language instructor to teach at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This full-time, hourly role spans 40 hours weekly with a $51.00 hourly rate for LI2, schedule 7:30-4:15.

The instructor will design and deliver group and one-on-one classes, assess progress, and integrate culture relevant to US Foreign Service Officers. Collaboration with fellow instructors and program duties under the Training Manager are expected.

Qualifications

• Educated native or near-native speaker of the Spanish language.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching adult students the French language in a group setting.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching foreign language using proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience administering proficiency-based assessments (i.e., FSI test, DLPT, ACTFL OPI, etc.).
• A minimum English proficiency level of a 2/2 on the ILR proficiency scale.
• Must possess the cultural background and knowledge specific to the country where the Spanish language is spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group and one-on-one foreign language classes using a variety of teaching techniques, aimed at the development of speaking, reading, and listening skills.
• Use provided training materials and work collaboratively with other instructors on all program-related matters.
• Adapt teaching approaches to the students' individual learning styles and needs.
• Conduct informal or formal progress evaluations and/or administer weekly quizzes and assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Integrate culture and other topics relevant to US Foreign Service Officers into teaching.
• Attend all section and other meetings as appropriate.
• Incorporate the use of instructional technology into the program.
• Perform other teaching and administrative duties, as needed, under the guidance of the Training Manager(s) and Supervisor(s).

Skills

Proficiency-based teaching

Group & individual instruction

Assessments administration

Instructional technology

Cultural knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Spanish language proficiency

Education

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

Job description

ICA Language Services is seeking a Spanish language instructor to teach at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This full-time, hourly role spans 40 hours weekly with a $51.00 hourly rate for LI2, schedule 7:30-4:15.

The instructor will design and deliver group and one-on-one classes, assess progress, and integrate culture relevant to US Foreign Service Officers. Collaboration with fellow instructors and program duties under the Training Manager are expected.