Mandarin Instructor with TS/SCI — Mission Language Expert

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.

Reston (VA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 146,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. seeks a Chinese-Mandarin Instructor in Reston, VA to support a government agency with language instruction, translation, transcription, and interpretation services. The role involves teaching and developing lessons in a 40-hour week.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI with polygraph, have a Bachelor's in Education or Language, and at least 5 years of adult instruction within the last five years; sponsor training is required to certify.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Education or Language.
  • 5 years of adult-level instruction experience within the last 5 years.
  • Experience in Language Instruction/Facilitation.
  • Experience in Language Testing, Course Design, Content Management, Editing and Quality Control, Summarizing/Gisting, Writing Reports.

Responsibilities

  • Work 40 hours a week, spending approximately 20 hours of teaching and 20 hours of lesson development, student assessment and testing.
  • Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
  • Instructors are required to complete sponsor training on teaching mission-focused foreign language skills and conducting foreign language testing to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelors degree or higher in Education or Language

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring a Chinese-Mandarin Instructor to join our team working in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for supporting a government agency and your office with language instruction, translation, transcription, and/or interpretation services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work 40 hours a week spending approximately 20 hours of teaching and 20 hours of lesson development, student assessment and testing.
  • Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
  • Instructors are required to complete specific sponsor training on teaching mission-focused foreign language skills and conducting foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or Language preferred
  • Language Instruction/Facilitation
  • Language Testing
  • Course Design
  • Content Management
  • Editing and Quality Control of language products
  • Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
  • Writing Reports
  • Selection in various media
  • Must have 5 years of adult-level instruction experience within the last 5 years
The hourly pay rate for these position will range from $65.58 - $105.64.

ABOUT

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector—we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

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