Polish Language Instructor - at NFATC, Arlington, VA, onsite

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A language service provider in Arlington, VA seeks a Polish Language Instructor to teach group classes both onsite and remotely. Applicants should have at least 3 years of teaching experience, particularly with adult learners, and be proficient in pedagogical techniques. A strong cultural background in Poland is essential, along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and online teaching tools. PGLS offers a competitive benefits package and is committed to creating a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Polish to adult learners.
• Minimum one year administering Polish proficiency-based assessments.
• Cultural background of Poland through education or heritage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Polish group language classes.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment.

Skills

Educated speaker of Polish (Level S-4 or higher)

Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, online meeting software)

Experience with hybrid teaching

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s)

Tools

Zoom

Skype

MS Teams

WebEx

Job description

Polish Language Instructor - at NFATC, Arlington, VA, onsite

Arlington, United States | Posted on 03/20/2026

PGLS is looking for Polish Language and Culture Instructors for positions onsite at the NFATC, in Arlington, VA. The positions will end on 8/15/2026. The applicant must be local to the DMV area or willing to relocate.

Piedmont Global (PGLS) serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services such as language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Polish group language classes in a small group setting, both onsite and remotely.
• Use established materials and work collaboratively with the LTS and other instructors in the team on training and/or testing matters.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; consult with LTS and adapt teaching techniques to the students’ individual needs.
• Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students’ progress.
• Provide a respectful, student center environment and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the NFATC Learning Management System.
• With pre-approval by COR plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area.

Requirements

Required qualifications

• Educated speaker of Polish (preferably Level S-4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Cultural background of Poland and the region by being raised or educated in Poland or by living in an enclave or heritage community in another country.
• BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Polish to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Polish with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year administering Polish proficiency-based assessments (serving as an NFATC tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g email, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.

PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full‑time employee compensation and benefits package: Health, FSA, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, PTO, All Federal Holidays Paid, Metro/Parking Reimbursement.

PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS 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.

To request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to PGLS at [e-mail]