Japanese Language and Culture Instructor – NFATC | Arlington, VA

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-paid short-term disability

Tuition and professional development

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Piedmont Global, a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO), is seeking experienced Japanese Language and Culture Instructors to deliver language training, mentoring, and testing in Japanese for the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This is a temporary contract from Aug 17, 2026 to May 21, 2027.

Plan and conduct Japanese classes onsite in Arlington, assess student progress, use proficiency-based curricula, and support online and hybrid delivery via LMS and Zoom, with

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese with ILR Level 4+ preferred.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD or foreign-equivalent degree in any field.
• Minimum 3 years teaching Japanese to adults in a group setting.
• Minimum 3 years using proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• Minimum 1 year administering proficiency-based assessments (FSI tester, DLPT/OPI, quizzes).
• Basic computer skills including email, MS Office, and online meeting platforms.
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Japanese language classes onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and collaborate with the LTS and other instructors.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; adapt teaching techniques.
• Conduct formal and informal progress assessments of language proficiency.
• Provide a respectful, student-centered learning environment with constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment via the LMS.
• With COR approval, participate in non-classroom activities in the DC area.

Skills

Japanese language teaching

Proficiency-based curricula

Hybrid teaching experience

Digital classroom tools

Education

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

Tools

Email

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Skype

Microsoft Teams

WebEx

Job description

Japanese Language and Culture Instructor - NFATC | Arlington, VA

Arlington, United States | Posted on 07/13/2026

Piedmont Global, a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO), is looking for experienced Japanese Language and Culture Instructors to provide language training, mentoring, and testing in Japanese for the School of Language Studies at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (Department of State).

Position Duration: August 17, 2026 - May 21, 2027

Piedmont Global serves the DC Metro area and clients around the world with a full range of language and globalization services, including strategic globalization, language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.

Duties

• Plan and conduct Japanese language classes in a small-group setting onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and collaborate with the Language Training Supervisor (LTS) and other instructors on training and testing matters.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; consult with the LTS and adapt teaching techniques to meet students’ individual needs.
• Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students’ language proficiency and development.
• Provide a respectful, student-centered learning environment while offering encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the Foreign Service Institute’s Learning Management System.
• With prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington, DC area.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Educated speaker of Japanese, preferably at ILR Level 4 or higher.
• Strong cultural knowledge of Japan.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D., or foreign-equivalent degree in any field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Japanese to adult learners in a group setting of two or more students.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Japanese using proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience administering proficiency-based assessments, such as serving as an FSI tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, or administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Office Suite, and online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx.
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing foreign language instructional materials and/or curricula.
• Experience using the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies into instruction.
• Experience delivering training tailored to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Piedmont Global offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with Cigna plan options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid federal holidays

Piedmont Global is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to building an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of Piedmont Global to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Piedmont Global will also take affirmative action as required by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, women, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Piedmont Global at [e-mail].