Haitian-Creole Language Instructor (In-Person)

ICLS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ICLS in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Haitian-Creole instructor to teach adult professionals at our language schoolhouse. Teaching assignments may be full-time or part-time and cover a range of proficiency levels.

The role emphasizes student-centered instruction and authentic language use in professional contexts. The ideal candidate has at least two years of full-time experience teaching Haitian-Creole to adults, native fluency, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience teaching Haitian-Creole to adults in a full-time setting.
• Native-level proficiency in Haitian-Creole.
• Possess at minimum a bachelor's degree.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach Haitian-Creole to adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC.
• Deliver instruction across a wide range of proficiency levels and formats (full-time/part-time, private students, small groups).
• Prepare clear, organized lessons and assess learner progress.

Skills

Haitian-Creole

Adult language teaching

Bachelor or higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Educational Technology tools

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 Haitian-Creole 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 Haitian-Creole to adults in a full-time setting
• Native-level proficiency in Haitian-Creole
• 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 o your resume. No phone call, please. Equal Opportunity Employer.