Spanish Language Instructor

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking full-time instructors for Spanish language courses. This role involves teaching students to speak Spanish and understand the associated culture, developing tailored class materials, and conducting language tests. Instructors will need to have strong foreign language skills and teaching experience, with a focus on adult learning methodologies. Successful candidates will receive training to become certified language testers, ensuring high standards in language instruction. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about language education and cultural exchange.

Qualifications

• 2 years of teaching experience or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Familiarity with current events in Spanish-speaking countries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Spanish language and culture.
• Develop class materials tailored to student needs.

Skills

Spanish Language Proficiency

Teaching Experience

Adult Learning Methodology

Cultural Understanding

Education

B.A. in relevant field

Master's Degree

Job description

LEIDOS is looking for full time instructors for the following languages: Spanish,

Customer has an immediate linguist requirement for foreign language instructors with the required teaching experience and adult learning methodology.

Instructors will provide 3-5 hours of instruction daily in courses at ILR 0-3. In addition to teaching, they will undertake tester training to become certified language testers and conduct 3-4 language tests per week, thereafter.

The position is responsible for instructing students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country in order to teach culture through communication.

Instructors must be able to develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.

The contract linguist instructor(s) shall have strong foreign language skills and will work under direction of experienced senior trained instructors.

It is also important that candidates are familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.

Once on the program, contract linguist instructors are required to receive specific sponsor training focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• The instructors need at least 2 years of teaching experience, or 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• B.A. must be obtained in the U.S. or in the country of language skill.

Language Testing Requirements:

• All candidates will be required to take and pass the foreign language test administered by LEIDOS/accepted commercial testing vendors (3 hours standard translation test).
• Score at least a 4 or higher on the translation test and a 4/4/4 on the speaking/listening/reading test.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• No clearance is required to apply to the job.
• After passing the required tests, we will sponsor security clearance and upgrade existing clearances to meet the program requirements.
• TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Linguists cannot begin work on contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.