Spanish Language Instructor - NFATC (formerly FSI)

ICA Language Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services in Arlington, VA is seeking a Spanish language instructor for a full-time, hourly position at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center.

The role requires at least three years of experience teaching Spanish to adult learners in a proficiency-based setting, with demonstrated ability to conduct progress assessments, adapt to learners’ needs, and integrate culture into lessons.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Spanish speaker.
• Experience teaching Spanish to adults in proficiency-based curricula.
• Experience administering proficiency-based assessments (e.g., DLPT, ACTFL OPI).
• English proficiency ILR 2/2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group and one-on-one Spanish classes.
• Use provided materials and collaborate with other instructors.
• Adapt teaching to learners' styles and needs.
• Administer quizzes and assessments to track progress.
• Incorporate culture relevant to US Foreign Service Officers into lessons.

Skills

Spanish language

Proficiency-based teaching

Adult education

Assessment administration

Cross-cultural teaching

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Headquarters - Arlington, VA 22209Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $51.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationICA is currently seeking a Spanish language instructor. Preferably, the candidate should have at least three years of experience teaching the Frenchlanguage in a proficiency-oriented environment to adult students. This is a full-time, hourly position40 hours per week at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly FSI) in Arlington, VA.

Job Details

Period of Performance: Immediate - 2/5/2027

Schedule: 7:30-4:15 pm40 hours per week

Hourly rate: $51.00 (for LI2 position)

Job Requirements

• Plan and conduct group and one-on-one foreign language classes using a variety of teaching techniques, aimed at the development of speaking, reading, and listening skills.
• Use provided training materials and work collaboratively with other instructors on all program-related matters.
• Adapt teaching approaches to the students' individual learning styles and needs.
• Conduct informal or formal progress evaluations and/or administer weekly quizzes and assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Integrate culture and other topics relevant to US Foreign Service Officers into teaching.
• Attend all section and other meetings as appropriate.
• Incorporate the use of instructional technology into the program.
• Perform other teaching and administrative duties, as needed, under the guidance of the Training Manager(s) and Supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications

• Educated native or near-native speaker of the Spanishlanguage.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD, or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching adult students the Spanishlanguage in a group setting.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching foreign language using proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience administering proficiency-based assessments (i.e., FSI test, DLPT, ACTFL OPI, etc.).
• A minimum English proficiency level of a 2/2 on the ILR proficiency scale.
• Must possess the cultural background and knowledge specific to the country where the Spanishlanguage is spoken.

ICA Language Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.