Slovak Language & Culture Instructor – NFATC | Arlington, VA

PGLS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Piedmont Global is seeking an experienced Slovak Language & Culture Instructor to provide language training at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This full-time role runs from onboarding after badge until 2027-04-23, with potential extension.

You will teach Slovak to adult learners, assess progress, and collaborate with the LTS and fellow instructors. A strong Slovak background and teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Educated speaker of Slovak (ILR Level 4 or higher preferred).
• Experience teaching Slovak to adult learners preferred.
• Experience with proficiency-based or task-based curricula preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Slovak language classes for adults onsite at NFATC in Arlington, VA.
• Collaborate with LTS and instructors on training and testing matters.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching methods to student needs.
• Conduct progress assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment via the FSI LMS.
• Plan and participate in non-classroom activities in the DC area with COR pre-approval.

Skills

Slovak language

Teaching experience

Online & hybrid teaching

Education

BA/BS or higher degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Slovak Language & Culture Instructor – NFATC | Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global, a Language services and Strategic Globalization Organization , is looking for an experienced SlovakLanguage and Culture Instructors to provide language training, mentoring, at the School of Language Studies at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (Formerly FSI). This opening is for the following duration: As soon as the instructor is badged (ASAB) until 4/23/2027 (with possibility of extension)

Duties

• 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 the team 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
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Educated speaker of Slovak (preferably Level 4 or higher on the ILR scale).
  
• Cultural background of Slovakia and the region.
  
• 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.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
  
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
  
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.
  

Piedmont Global offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package: FSA; health, dental, and vision insurance with Cigna plan options; company-paid short-term disability insurance; pet insurance; tuition/professional development reimbursement; 401(k); DashPass; PTO; paid federal holidays; and Metro/parking reimbursement.

Piedmont Global is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of Piedmont Global to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Piedmont Global will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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