Russian Language Instructor — Post-DLPT GRIT Specialist

Icalanguages; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services seeks experienced Russian language instructors to teach post-DLPT (GRIT) students in Monterey, CA. Candidates should have at least two years of teaching Russian to adult professionals in intensive settings (4–8 hours daily). The role includes lesson planning, material creation, progress reporting, and integrating instructional technology.

Security access to a U.S. military installation is required; schedule runs 7:45 am–4:45 pm with $30/hour pay for non-local instructors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or related field.
• Minimum two years of full-time experience teaching adult professional students.
• Experience teaching the post-DLPT/GRIT program preferred.
• Experience teaching US military students.
• OPI scores ILR 4 or Superior (ACTFL) in Russian.
• ILR 2 or Advanced (ACTFL) in English.
• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests.
• Knowledge of the ILR and/or ACTFL scales.
• Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment.
• Experience using Zoom/Teams/WebEx for online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Russian language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches to develop students’ listening, reading, and speaking skills.
• Create training materials and work collaboratively with other instructors on all program-related matters.
• Perform other teaching and administrative duties, as needed, under the guidance of the Training Manager(s) and Supervisor(s).
• Administer weekly quizzes and assessments, and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of students’ learning progress.
• Provide monthly written reports of the students' progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address any potential issues.
• Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources into teaching to support independent learning.
• Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to the student's individual learning styles and professional needs.

Skills

Russian language teaching

Adult education

Online teaching tools

Instructional technology

Intercultural communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a foreign language/linguistics

Tools

DLPT/OPI familiarity

Zoom/Teams/WebEx teaching platforms

Job description

ICA Language Services seeks experienced Russian language instructors to teach post-DLPT (GRIT) students in Monterey, CA. Candidates should have at least two years of teaching Russian to adult professionals in intensive settings (4–8 hours daily). The role includes lesson planning, material creation, progress reporting, and integrating instructional technology.

Security access to a U.S. military installation is required; schedule runs 7:45 am–4:45 pm with $30/hour pay for non-local instructors,