MSA/Associate Language Instructor

Threat Tec; Abbeyville (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Threat Tec seeks an MSA/Associate Language Instructor to deliver comprehensive language instruction to secondary level or higher, focusing on speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills while integrating regional and cultural topics. The role requires extensive teaching experience (6+ years) across ILR levels, strong test performance (TOEFL, ECL), and recognized proficiency (OPI/ACTFL).

Expect a rigorous, standards-aligned program with materials development and technology usage in both

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of related teaching experience at secondary level or higher (minimum 600 classroom hours) and a master's degree or 6 years with bachelor's and evidence of teaching multiple ILR levels with strong test scores.
• ILR level 2+ as measured by DoD test is required.
• TOEFL iBT: 89 overall with 21 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing; ECL 89+ is required.
• Proficiency ACTFL 2+ or Advanced-High on an OPI.
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) with evidence from the DLIFLC or ACTFL-certified interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.
• Provide instruction on regional and culture topics.
• Integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments.
• Develop learning materials.

Skills

Foreign fonts

Media players

Web browsers

Education

Master's degree in any field

Bachelor's degree in any field

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

MSA/Associate Language Instructor

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.
• Provide instruction on regional and culture topics.
• Integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments.
• Develop learning materials.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of recent (completed within the last 18 months), related experience teaching at the secondary level or higher (a minimum of 600 classroom hours) and a master's degree in any field or;
• At least 6 years of recent (completed within the last 18 months), related experience teaching at the secondary level or higher (minimum of 12 week course), a bachelor's degree in any field and documentation showing that the instructor taught at least three 3-6 month courses in ILR 1 to ILR 2 or 6-9 months in ILR 2 to ILR 3 to military students and the average test scores exceeded the goal by at least a half point (i.e. 2+/2+ for a 2/2).
• Completed formal study of the English Language and achieved a score indicated on any of the below.
• At least ILR level 2 as measured by DoD test.
• A score of 573 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), PBT, or TOEFL iBT score as follows: 89 minimum overall, and at least 21 each in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing
• A score of no less than 89 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test.
• At least a proficiency level 2+ or Advanced-High (ACTFL) on an OPI.
• Target Language Proficiency will be demonstrated by one of the following
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or 2-skill OPI from the DLIFLC.
• An interview certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Defense Language Proficiency Test.

Skills

• List technical, software, etc. soft skill requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Able to install and enable foreign fonts.
• Proficient in the use of common media players (e.g. Windows Media Player, Real Player, SMART Boards, etc.)
• Proficient in the use of Internet Explorer, Chrome or other web browsers.

Travel

• Occasional field trips (location varies)

$25 - $27.31 an hour

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.