Japanese Language Instructor

Leidos; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking full-time instructors for Japanese language courses. Instructors will provide daily instruction, conduct language tests, and develop materials tailored to student needs. Candidates should have strong foreign language skills and teaching experience. Training will be provided to meet standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience or 8-12 years relevant experience.
• Candidates must pass a foreign language test.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3-5 hours of instruction daily in courses at ILR 0-3.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet student needs.

Skills

Foreign Language Skills

Cultural Understanding

Education

B.A. degree

Master's degree

Job description

LEIDOS is looking for full-time instructors for the following languages: Japanese.

Job Requirements:

1. Instructors will provide 3-5 hours of instruction daily in courses at ILR 0-3. They will undertake tester training to become certified language testers and conduct 3-4 language tests per week thereafter.
2. The position involves instructing students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country to teach culture through communication.
3. Instructors must be able to develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
4. Contract linguist instructors should have strong foreign language skills and work under the guidance of experienced senior instructors.
5. Candidates should be familiar with current events in the countries where the languages are spoken.
6. Upon joining, instructors will receive sponsor training on foreign language teaching and testing to meet sponsor standards.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, or 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• B.A. degree obtained in the U.S. or the country of language proficiency.

Language Testing:

• All candidates must pass a foreign language test administered by LEIDOS or approved vendors (3-hour standard translation test).
• Required scores: at least 4 or higher on translation; 4/4/4 on speaking, listening, and reading tests.

Security Clearance:

• No clearance is required to apply.
• Candidates who pass the tests will be sponsored for security clearance and upgrades as needed.
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required; linguists cannot start work without fully adjudicated security clearance.

Original Posting: January 24, 2024.

Pay Range: $89,700.00 - $162,150.00. This range is a guideline; actual salary depends on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and other factors.