Russian Substitute Foreign Language Instructor

Yorktown Systems Group; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language instruction firm is seeking a Substitute Russian Foreign Language Instructor to provide virtual instruction designed to improve proficiency in listening, reading, and speaking. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, collaborating with site leads, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with native or near-native proficiency and experience in virtual language instruction. This is a temporary position with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience providing various levels of foreign language instruction through virtual environment.
• Ability to create and adapt blended learning lessons.
• Ability to tailor materials to ILR levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual language instruction to improve proficiency skills.
• Develop lesson plans and learning materials as needed.
• Collaborate with Site Lead or Language Instructional Developer.
• Assess and adapt instruction to ILR 0+–3 levels and provide feedback on assignments.

Skills

Native or near-native foreign language proficiency

Virtual language instruction experience

Cultural understanding of the foreign language region

Cultural awareness

Lesson plan development

Tools

Windows computer

Webcam

Headset with microphone

High-speed internet connection

Job description

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their inquiry about compensation.

Location

Fort Liberty, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Job Title

Substitute Russian Foreign Language Instructor

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual language instruction to improve foreign language proficiency skills across the modalities of Listening, Reading, and Speaking (L/R/S) as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), ACTFL or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
• Provide virtual instruction on regional and culture subjects, using modern communicative and blended-learning methodologies.
• Provide instruction based on designated POI.
• Develop lesson plans or other learning material, as required.
• Possess the ability to assess, develop a lesson plan, and deliver instruction based on student interest and levels varying from ILR 0+ - 3.
• Review, correct, and grade assignments, discuss and provide feedback.
• Maintain a positive and professional virtual learning environment, address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by government to support instruction.
• Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Educated native speaker of the foreign language or a near‑native foreign language capability in listening, reading, and speaking with ILR 3/3/3 or equivalent.
• Experience in providing various levels of foreign language instruction through a virtual environment.
• Understanding of the cultural, social, and political environment of the foreign language region.
• Experience in creating blended learning lessons and the ability to tailor existing materials to fit the customer’s needs and expectations.
• Instructor must have access to a Windows computer, webcam, headset with a microphone, a phone or smart tablet, and a high‑speed internet connection.

Job Details

Job Type: Temporary
Exemption Type: Non‑Exempt
Travel: Some travel may be required

EEO Statement

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non‑merit‑based factor protected by law.