Language Instructors, On-Site + ALL Languages

Language Associates, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Associates, LLC is seeking qualified Language Instructors for on-site positions in the Arlington, VA area and remote opportunities for online instruction across all languages.

Instructors will deliver student-centered language teaching, prepare plans and assessments, and use LMS tools to enhance learning while meeting ILR proficiency requirements. Part-time or full-time schedules vary, with some contracts requiring citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ESOL/foreign language teaching experience (3 months FT)
• Bachelor’s with ESOL/foreign language certificate incl. practicum
• ILR proficiency level 3 in the language taught

Responsibilities

• Teach foreign language to personnel, including those not affiliated with the US Government
• Prepare lesson plans and progress/test reports; conduct ongoing assessment
• Enter attendance and report schedule changes as required
• Communicate with Language Training Supervisor about student progress
• Contribute to curriculum development, language immersions, and related activities

Skills

ILR proficiency

Student-centered teaching

Educational technology integration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching ESOL certificate with practicum

DLS teaching-training practicum

Tools

LMS

Job description

Language Instructors, On-Site + ALL Languages

Date Posted:

09/30/2026

Location:

Arlington, VA

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Language Training Supervisor, Coordinator, and/or Academic Director, the Language Training Instructor teaches foreign language to personnel who may or may not be affiliated with the United States Government; prepares and submits lesson plans for each student; prepares progress and test reports; and conducts ongoing assessment to provide students with feedback about their progress.

DLS is seeking experienced candidates with availability for either/both ONSITE instruction at one or more of our three area schools: Rosslyn/Arlington, VA; Elkridge, MD; Herndon, VA, and ONLINE instruction.

Instructional Expectations:

• Attends a new or re-hire orientation and at least 1 professional development training session per year to ensure DLS policies and procedures are practiced.
• Uses student-centered methods and the communicative approach while instructing all students.
• Incorporates technology tools (LMS, e-materials, etc.) when appropriate to enhance the learning environment.
• Enters time and student attendance accurately; reports schedule changes, absences, and planned days off according to DLS policy.
• Regularly communicates with the Language Training Supervisor to discuss each student's progress to ensure goals are met and that academic interventions are made (as needed) in a timely manner.
• Serves as a mock tester and contributes to other academic activities such as language immersions, curriculum development, and cultural events.

The expectations listed above may be updated at the discretion of the Language Training Supervisor or Academic Director when academic needs change.

Required Qualifications:

(1) a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three months of full-time equivalent ESOL or foreign language classroom teaching experience

or

(2) a Bachelor’s degree along with a certificate in teaching ESOL or a foreign language that includes a practice teaching component.

• For instructors of languages less commonly taught, the minimum qualifications may also be a bachelor’s degree and completion of a DLS comprehensive foreign language instructor-training program that includes a practicum component with instructor classroom observations and evaluations.

(3) Instructional staff also must have ILR proficiency of at least level 3 in the language that they are teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Uses second language acquisition methodologies for adult learners
• Able to tailor classes to individual student needs and learning preferences
• Able to incorporate and use online educational technology
• Speaks at ILR level 3 proficiency in English
• Has Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or other Language related field

Classes are part-time and full-time (2-6 hours per day) weekly, 1-3+ months long in duration; schedules vary.

Note: some contracts do require US citizenship in order to teach - Other contracts require a valid work permit or permanent residency.