Russian Substitute Foreign Language Instructor

Yorktown Systems Group

Fort Carson (CO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 72,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A commitment-driven organization is seeking a Substitute Russian Foreign Language Instructor at Fort Carson, CO. The role involves providing virtual language instruction and creating blended learning material. Candidates must be US citizens with experience in virtual teaching and a deep understanding of the cultural aspects of the language. Responsibilities include lesson development, student assessments, and maintaining an engaging learning environment. This position is temporary and non-exempt.

Qualifications

US citizenship is required.
Experience providing foreign language instruction in a virtual environment.
Ability to create blended learning lessons.

Responsibilities

Provide virtual language instruction to improve proficiency skills.
Develop lesson plans and provide instructional support.
Maintain a positive virtual learning environment.
Assess and provide feedback on assignments; maintain professional virtual learning environment.
Collaborate with Site Lead and analysts to address curriculum gaps.

Skills

Foreign language instruction

Cultural understanding

Virtual teaching experience

Education

Educated native speaker of the foreign language

Tools

Windows computer

Webcam

Headset with microphone

High-speed internet connection

Job description

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION 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. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Job Title

Location

Fort Carson, CO - Fort Carson, CO 80906 US (Primary)

Job Description

Substitute Russian Foreign Language Instructor will assist an ongoing requirement for live virtual Distance Learning (DL) foreign Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural (LREC) instruction and LREC program support services at Fort Carson in Colorado.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

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, telephonic environment, chat message environment address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by GOVT to support instruction.
Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Educated native speaker of the foreign language or a near-native foreign language capability in listeining, 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, a computer, webcam, headset with a microphone, a phone or smart tablet, and a high-speed internet connection

Security Clearance

Travel

Some travel may be required

Job Type

Temporary

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt