Swahili Language Instructor, DLI-W

The Unconventional; Arlington (WA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Language Instructor to provide engaging and effective language instruction at the Defense Language Institute. This role involves preparing tailored lessons for adult learners, utilizing innovative instructional methods, and incorporating cultural knowledge into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, native proficiency in the target language, and a strong background in teaching. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in language education and make a significant impact on students' learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant teaching experience.
• Native speaker of the target language with strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional foreign language instruction in classroom and virtual settings.
• Tailor lesson plans to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Language Instruction

Adaptability

Cultural Competence

Proficiency-Oriented Teaching

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Online Learning Applications

Electronic Flash Cards

Virtual/Augmented Reality

Job description

Swahili Language Instructor, DLI-W - (2018)

EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success.

Job Title: Swahili Language Instructor

Location: Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US
National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)
Remote Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US
Remote Washington DC - Washington, DC 20001 US
Washington, DC - Washington, DC US

Job Description:

Summary:

The Unconventional is seeking a highly skilled Language Instructor to join our team to support the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). In this role you will be responsible for providing classroom language instruction for the Defense Language Institute - Washington (DLI-W).

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide professional foreign language instruction to students in a classroom and/or virtual environment.
• Prepare for each class, tailoring the lesson to individual student’s needs.
• Utilize proficiency-oriented principles of second language acquisition with a strong focus on effective instructional methods for adult learners.
• Employ culturally-based, learner-centered instruction using authentic materials and real-world tasks.
• Incorporate diverse instructional technologies such as electronic flash cards, online learning applications, games, and virtual/augmented reality.
• Integrate intercultural competence and cultural knowledge into language instruction.
• Use authentic materials and language in immersive ways with diagnostically oriented teaching methods.
• Ensure curriculum/materials include sufficient quantity, analysis, and comprehension of listening and reading Target Language (TL) texts.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• At a minimum, must possess a Bachelors degree or equivalent and have at least two (2) years of successful relevant experience in intensive training, teaching adults using proficiency-oriented methods.
• Successful experience of at least four (4) years in teaching the target language to adult learners in an intensive, proficiency-oriented environment may substitute for education.
• Must be an educated native speaker of the current standard form of the language/dialect taught and additionally have strong English language skills.
• Must possess the ability to adapt to students with varying learning styles.
• Must have Oral Proficiency Interview scores of Level 3 or above on the ILR scale in the Target Language.

Clearance: Must be able to pass a background check.