Portuguese Instructor

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Part time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a skilled part-time Portuguese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission in the United States. This position involves teaching language and conducting proficiency assessments, requiring strong educational credentials and experience in adult education.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of teaching experience, or 8-12 years of relevant professional experience along with the ability to develop customized instructional materials. TS/SCI clearance is required for the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience or 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR scale and cultural developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3-5 hours of language instruction per day.
• Develop tailored instructional materials.
• Conduct language proficiency assessments.

Skills

Language instruction

Adult education

Instructional material development

Cultural awareness

Team teaching

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:
  • 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 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: score 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.

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.