Portuguese Instructor

Fairygodboss; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Part time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor is seeking a skilled Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority mission in Chantilly, Virginia. This part-time role involves teaching and assessing language proficiency, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant adult education experience. Ideal candidates will excel in developing instructional materials tailored to diverse learners. A TS/SCI security clearance is also required. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in language education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct adult teaching experience or equivalent.
• Strong background in developing customized instructional materials.
• Experience with language proficiency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily language instruction across proficiency levels.
• Develop tailored instructional materials for specific learning objectives.
• Conduct language proficiency assessments weekly.

Skills

Adult teaching experience

Proficiency in instructional material development

Translation and interpretation

Familiarity with ILR Scale

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching degree

Job description

Description

Portuguese Instructor (Part-Time)

Leidos is seeking a skilled Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission. This is a part-time (16/week) in-person position requiring both teaching and language assessment responsibilities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 3–5 hours of language instruction per day across proficiency levels ILR 0–3.

• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids to meet student-specific learning objectives.

• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.

• Conduct 3–4 language proficiency assessments per week following certification.

• Teach language through cultural immersion, leveraging a strong understanding of language culture and current events.

• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain instructional standards and curriculum quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (from a U.S. institution or from the country where the target language is spoken). Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• A minimum of:

  • 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience; or
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience; or
  • A master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in developing instructional materials customized for adult learners.

• 35+ years of recent professional teaching/instruction experience, with translation, and interpretation experience.

• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events and cultural developments in the foreign language.

• Team Teaching experience is a plus.

• Teaching degree is a must.

Language Testing Requirements:

• Must pass a Leidos-administered or approved commercial translation test (3 hours).

• Translation Test: 4 or higher.

• Must score at the Expert level on the Portuguese translation test.

• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) 4/4/4 (Speaking/Listening/Reading).

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting. Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is more than a job—it's a mission. If you're driven, qualified, and passionate about language education and national service, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume today and embark on a rewarding career that truly matters.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.