Spanish Language Instructor - NFATC (formerly FSI)

Ica-Language-Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ICA Language Services is seeking a Spanish language instructor to teach at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. This full-time, hourly role spans 40 hours weekly with a $51.00 hourly rate for LI2, schedule 7:30-4:15.

The instructor will design and deliver group and one-on-one classes, assess progress, and integrate culture relevant to US Foreign Service Officers. Collaboration with fellow instructors and program duties under the Training Manager are expected.

Qualifications

• Educated native or near-native speaker of the Spanish language.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching adult students the French language 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 Spanish language is spoken.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Proficiency-based teaching

Group & individual instruction

Assessments administration

Instructional technology

Cultural knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Spanish language proficiency

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD or foreign equivalent

Job description

ICA is currently seeking a Spanish language instructor. Preferably, the candidate should have at least three years of experience teaching the French language in a proficiency-oriented environment to adult students. This is a full-time, hourly position 40 hours per week at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly FSI) in Arlington, VA.Job Details:Period of Performance: Immediate, to be determinedSchedule: 7:30-4:15 pm 40 hours per weekHourly 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 Spanish language.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 French language 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 Spanish language 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.