Turkish Instructor

Acclaim Technical Services; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services seeks a Turkish language instructor to teach beginner to intermediate classes (0-3 proficiency) and to develop engaging lesson plans. The role emphasizes adult learning methods and requires a TS/SCI clearance.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with at least two years of Turkish instruction experience. The position is full-time in Reston, VA, with a schedule that balances classroom teaching and lesson development, student assessments, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of Turkish language instruction at adult level required.
• Must have TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner and intermediate Turkish (0-3 proficiency) classes.
• Conduct three skills: speaking, listening, and reading; assess student progress and develop lessons.
• Engage with current events in countries where Turkish is spoken and prepare language testing materials.

Skills

Turkish language instruction

Adult education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

****Current TS/SCI clearance REQUIRED****

Comments: Must have 2 years' teaching experience (adult learning methodology). This is a full-time, long term position. A 40 hour workweek is approximately 23 hours of teaching and 17 hours of lesson development, student assessment, and testing. Turkish Instructors will be expected to teach beginner and intermediate (0-3) proficiency level classes to include three skills: speaking, listening, and reading. It is also important that candidates are familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken. Once hired, linguist instructors will receive specific teaching and language testing instruction in order to obtain necessary certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education

• Bachelor's

Required experience

• Adult level Turkish language instruction: 2 years

Required language

• Turkish and English

Required license or certification

• TS/SCI security clearance