Italian In-Person Instructor

International Center for Language Studies–ICLS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) seeks experienced Italian instructors to teach adult professionals in-person at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC. The role begins with approximately 16 hours per week in December 2026, with potential for additional teaching assignments in the future.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching Italian to adults, native-level proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree, along with legal authorization to work in the United

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Italian
• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching Italian to adults
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Teach Italian to adult professionals in-person at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC
• Commit to approximately 16 hours per week in December 2026 with the possibility of additional teaching assignments in the future
• Prepare and deliver lesson plans and materials suitable for adult learners

Skills

Italian language proficiency

Teaching adults

In-person teaching

ILR scale familiarity

Curriculum development

DoD testing prep

Educational Technology tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Us

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC with over 60 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.

Language Instructor (In-Person)

Description

ICLS is currently seeking experienced Italian instructors to teach adult professionals at the ICLS schoolhouse in Washington, DC. We have one upcoming opening for teaching approximately 16 hours per week in December 2026 with the potential for additional teaching assignments in the future. Please only apply if you have availability to teach in-person in Washington, DC.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching Italian to adults
• Native-level proficiency in Italian
• Possess at minimum a bachelor’s degree
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 on your resume. No phone call, please. Equal Opportunity Employer.