Portuguese Instructor

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Leidos LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Portuguese Instructor (Part-Time) to support a high-priority mission with 16 hours per week of in-person instruction and language assessment responsibilities.

You will develop materials, undergo training to become a language tester, and conduct weekly proficiency assessments across ILR levels 0-3, using cultural immersion and current events to teach effectively. Collaboration with senior instructors is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution or the country where the target language is spoken.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct adult teaching; or 8-12 years of relevant experience; or a master's with 6-10 years.
• Ability to develop instructional materials for adult learners.
• 35+ years of recent teaching/instruction experience including translation/interpretation.
• Team teaching experience is a plus.
• Teaching degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3-5 hours of language instruction per day across ILR 0-3 levels.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids.
• Receive sponsor training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3-4 language proficiency assessments per week after certification.
• Teach language through cultural immersion and current events.
• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain standards and quality.

Skills

Adult teaching

Material development

Language testing knowledge

Team teaching

Education

Teaching degree

Bachelor's degree

Job 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: Minimum 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 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.

For U.S. Positions

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Original Posting

December 24, 2025