Pashto Language Instructor, eMentor

The Unconventional; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Unconventional is seeking a qualified Pashto Language Instructor to support the Language Enabled Airman Program. This part-time position involves administering eMentor curricula, preparing instructional aids, and delivering high-quality language instruction across proficiency levels.

Applicants must have superior language proficiency and a bachelor's degree in language instruction or a related field. The role is remote and requires advanced skills in instructional techniques and educational psychology.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Pashto or relevant language with a superior rating.
• Capable of teaching across ILR proficiency levels from 0 to 3+.
• Extensive knowledge of learning theory and instructional development.

Responsibilities

• Administer eMentor curricula and prepare instructional aids.
• Deliver live instruction and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain technical aspects during eMentor sessions.

Skills

Language skills at ILR Advanced Professional Proficiency

Foreign language teaching techniques

Instructional design practices

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in language instruction or related field

Job description

Pashto Language Instructor, eMentor - (2493)

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are committed to providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment. Our mission is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

Location

Maxwell Air Force Base, AL - Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 36113 US

Remote (Virtual) - US - US (Primary)

Job Description

Summary: The Unconventional is seeking a qualified Language Instructor to support the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) and the Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC). LEAP is an AFCLC-managed, volunteer, career-spanning program that develops language-enabled, cross-culturally competent service members across the General Purpose Force with working-level foreign language proficiency. eMentor courses assess, enhance, and sustain service members’ language skills throughout their careers, targeting growth in all four modalities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Courses are available 24/7 across all time zones and are delivered synchronously with native-speaking instructors.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Administer the eMentor curricula (syllabi and lesson plans) provided by the Client.
• Prepare instructional aids (e.g., presentation slides, digital whiteboard content) and supporting open-source materials for each session.
• Prepare instructional aids following industry best practices for instructional quality and effectiveness.
• Operate UCC platform tools, launching live sessions, managing audio/video, screen sharing, chat, and materials, support Scholar access and keyboard setup, adjust bandwidth settings, and troubleshoot routine technical issues during instruction.
• Deliver instruction aligned with lesson objectives and plans, incorporating cultural, technical, military, and geopolitical content to support language development and mission-relevant understanding for Scholars at ILR Level 2 and above.
• Provide one-on-one feedback, review homework and assessments, and monitor attendance to support Scholar language development and course progress.
• Support OnDemand session scheduling functions in the Language Enabled Development Resource (LEaDeR) application by coordinating weekly schedule availability with the ISS.

Job Requirements

• Must possess language skills in the target language(s) equivalent to an ILR Advanced Professional Proficiency or a “Superior” rating in speaking and writing on the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale for each language and dialect they will instruct.
• Must hold at least a bachelor’s level degree in language instruction or a related social science field, and/or possess a minimum of five years of embedded experience in the target culture(s).
• Must be capable of delivering instruction and conducting assessments across proficiency levels ranging from ILR level 0 through ILR Level 3+.
• Extensive global regional expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of foreign language teaching techniques and instructional systems.
• Extensive knowledge of learning theory, the psychology of learning, educational psychology, and instructional product development.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design practices, principles, techniques, and curriculum development.
• Extensive knowledge of standardized, web-based, interactive course delivery systems.
• Extensive expertise in instructor facilitation and faculty development.
• Extensive knowledge of the use of computers in education and training.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in multimedia design and delivery methods (e.g., embedded video instruction).
• General knowledge of and competency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and other common productivity software.
• eMentors may be dual nationals who are native to regions where the language is commonly spoken and/or professional language instructors with demonstrated expertise in the relevant cultures and customs.

Clearance: Must be able to pass a background check.

Location: Montgomery, AL / Remote

Job Type: Part-time

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Category: Contractors

EEO STATEMENT

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.