Slovak Language & Culture Instructor – Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

PTO and paid federal holidays

Metro/parking reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Piedmont Global is seeking an experienced Slovak Language & Culture Instructor for NFATC in Arlington, VA. The role concentrates on group Slovak language classes, using established materials, and collaborating with the LTS and fellow instructors.

The candidate should have ILR-level Slovak proficiency, a relevant degree, and several years of teaching adults, with experience in proficiency-based curricula and online tools. On-site duties and some Washington, DC area activities are required.

Qualifications

• Educated speaker of Slovak (preferably Level 4 or higher on the ILR scale).
• BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D., or foreign-equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• Preferred - A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Slovak to adult learners (two or more students).
• Preferred - A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Slovak with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• Preferred - A minimum of one (1) year of experience administering ILR proficiency-based assessments.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite, and online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group Slovak language classes in a small-group setting, onsite at NFATC campus in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and work collaboratively with the LTS and other instructors on training and/or testing matters.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; consult with the LTS and adapt teaching techniques to the students’ individual needs.
• Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students’ progress.
• Provide a respectful, student-centered environment and offer encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the Foreign Service Institute’s Learning Management System.
• With pre-approval by the COR, plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington, DC area

Skills

Educated Slovak speaker

ILR Level 4+

Slovak culture knowledge

Hybrid teaching

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Skype/MS Teams/WebEx

Experience teaching Slovak to adults

ILR proficiency-based assessments

Education

BA/BS or higher degree

Tools

Zoom

Skype

MS Teams

WebEx

Job description

Piedmont Global is seeking an experienced Slovak Language & Culture Instructor for NFATC in Arlington, VA. The role concentrates on group Slovak language classes, using established materials, and collaborating with the LTS and fellow instructors.

The candidate should have ILR-level Slovak proficiency, a relevant degree, and several years of teaching adults, with experience in proficiency-based curricula and online tools. On-site duties and some Washington, DC area activities are required.