Russian Part-Time/On-call or Substitute Instructors - Monterey (CA) residents

ICA Language Services in; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services is seeking experienced Post-DLPT Russian language instructors to teach on-site at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA. Local candidates with 2+ years of intensive adult language teaching are preferred.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, developing materials, administering assessments, and using online tools to support learning; schedule varies with courses and needs, with daily duties and on-site training days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience teaching adult language learners in an intensive setting (4-6 hours a day).
• Experience teaching post-DLPT or similar advanced‑level language programs.
• Experience teaching U.S. military or government language learners.
• OPI minimum requirements: Russian ILR 4 or ACTFL Superior; English ILR 2 or ACTFL Advanced.
• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered language assessments.
• Working knowledge of ILR and/or ACTFL proficiency scales.
• Experience using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Webex in teaching

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Post-DLPT Russian language instruction using a variety of effective teaching methodologies to strengthen listening, reading, and speaking proficiency.
• Develop instructional materials and collaborate with instructional team members on program delivery.
• Administer weekly quizzes, assessments, and other evaluations to monitor learner progress.
• Provide mid-course written progress reports and coordinate with supervisory staff to address instructional needs.
• Integrate instructional technology and online learning resources to support independent learning.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual learner needs, learning styles, and mission-related language requirements.
• Perform related instructional and administrative duties in support of the program.
• Assign homework tailored to the students’ needs and designed to reinforce daily learning.
• Provide exposure to appropriate skill development, idiom, and variant.

Skills

Russian language instruction

DLPT/OPI familiarity

Online teaching platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in foreign language/linguistics

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Webex

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: DLIFLC - Monterey - Monterey, CA 93944, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $39.00 - $39.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, ICA is currently seeking experienced Post-DLPT/GRIT Russian language instructors to teach DOD professionalson-site at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA. The candidates should be local to the Monterey, CA, area and have at least 2 years of experience teaching Russian to adult students on an intensive basis (6-8 hours daily).

Job Details

• Location: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA
• Training days: Monday - Friday
• Schedule: on-call substitutions; schedule may vary by course and program needs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Post-DLPT Russian language instruction using a variety of effective teaching methodologies to strengthen listening, reading, and speaking proficiency
• Develop instructional materials and collaborate with instructional team members on program delivery
• Administer weekly quizzes, assessments, and other evaluations to monitor learner progress
• Provide mid-course written progress reports and coordinate with supervisory staff to address instructional needs
• Integrate instructional technology and online learning resources to support independent learning
• Adapt instruction to meet individual learner needs, learning styles, and mission-related language requirements
• Perform related instructional and administrative duties in support of the program
• Assign homework tailored to the students’ needs and designed to reinforce daily learning.
• Provide exposure to appropriate skill development, idiom, and variant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience teaching adult language learners in an intensive setting (4-6 hours a day)
• Experience teaching post-DLPT or similar advanced‑level language programs
• Experience teaching U.S. military or government language learners
• OPI minimum requirements:
  • Russian: ILR Level 4or ACTFL Superior
  • English: ILR Level 2 or ACTFL Advanced
• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered language assessments
• Working knowledge of ILR and/or ACTFL proficiency scales
• Experience integrating instructional technology into language teaching and assessment
• Experience using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Webex in teaching

Security & Access

• Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain access to a U.S. military installation. This includes a government security investigation, identity verification, and compliance with installation security policies. A security clearance is not required for this position.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

• ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable laws.