German Language Instructor - Residential Class

Paycom; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

ICA Language Services in Rosslyn, VA, is seeking an experienced German Language Instructor to provide intensive instruction at our Arlington facility. The role focuses on ILR 3+ proficiency with emphasis on speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.

Classes run Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., on-site with occasional online sessions. The assignment runs Oct 2, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026, with paid prep time and FS I-style test preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years teaching German to adult learners in intensive settings.
• Experience with advanced-level learners near ILR 3+.
• Familiarity with ILR scale and NFATC (FSI) testing protocols.
• Ability to develop and adapt instructional materials for proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver intensive German instruction aligned with ILR goals.
• Provide advanced speaking practice to improve accuracy and vocabulary.
• Help students discuss complex topics at ILR 3+ level.
• Incorporate authentic German materials and evaluate progress.
• Deliver monthly progress reports under supervision.

Skills

ILR 4+ proficiency

German language instruction

Advanced speaking practice

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in German

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Headquarters - Arlington, VA 22209, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $28.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Education, ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced German Language Instructor to provide intensive language instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. Instruction will be primarily conducted in person, with occasional online sessions as mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor.

Job Details

• Location: Rosslyn, VA (primarily on-site, with occasional online instruction)
• Assignment Length: October 2, 2026 – December 7, 2026
• Days: Monday–Friday
• Schedule: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (with an additional 0.25 hours of paid preparation time for each hour of instruction)
• Training Goal: Development of ILR 3+ proficiency, with a particular focus on speaking, grammatical accuracy, and vocabulary expansion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver intensive German language instruction aligned with ILR proficiency goals and FSI-style test preparation
• Provide advanced speaking practice designed to improve grammatical accuracy, fluency, precision, and active vocabulary
• Strengthen the student's ability to discuss complex, abstract, professional, and unfamiliar topics at the ILR 3+ level
• Reinforce advanced listening and reading comprehension skills in support of overall proficiency goals
• Use communicative, task-based, and proficiency-based instructional methods
• Develop and adapt instructional materials based on the student's proficiency level, individual needs, and progress
• Incorporate authentic German-language materials and activities appropriate for advanced-level instruction
• Administer practice assessments, quizzes, and other activities to monitor progress
• Provide targeted, constructive feedback and support independent language study
• Integrate classroom activities that simulate FSI testing formats and advanced task-based language use
• Under the guidance of the Language Training Supervisor, provide monthly reports documenting the student's progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in German, linguistics, education, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching German to adult learners in an intensive setting (4–6 hours per day)
• Experience teaching advanced-level German learners, particularly at or approaching ILR Level 3 or higher
• Familiarity with the ILR proficiency scale and NFATC (FSI) testing protocols
• Ability to develop and adapt instructional materials and exercises aligned with proficiency and testing requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
• Minimum ILR 4 or higher proficiency in German
• High proficiency in English sufficient for instruction, explanation, and feedback

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable laws.