Ukrainian Language Instructor - NFATC (formerly FSI)

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

Job summary

ICA Language Services is hiring a Ukrainian language instructor for a full-time, on-site role at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. The position requires a native or near-native Ukrainian speaker with at least three years of experience teaching adults, preferably using proficiency-based curricula.

The role is 40 hours per week with daily scheduling and an hourly pay rate. Ideal candidates will plan and conduct group and one-on-one classes, adapt methods to learners,

Qualifications

• Educated native or near-native Ukrainian speaker.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD, or foreign equivalent degree(s).
• Minimum 3 years teaching Ukrainian to adult students in group settings.
• Minimum 3 years teaching foreign language with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• Minimum 1 year administering proficiency-based assessments (FSI test, DLPT, ACTFL OPI).
• English proficiency ILR 2/2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group and one-on-one Ukrainian classes.
• Use provided materials and collaborate with other instructors.
• Adapt teaching to students' learning styles and needs.
• Conduct progress evaluations and weekly quizzes/assessments.
• Incorporate culture and topics relevant to US Foreign Service Officers.
• Attend section meetings and integrate instructional technology.
• Perform other teaching/administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Ukrainian language instruction

Adult education

Proficiency-based teaching

Cultural knowledge

Education

BA/BS or higher

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Headquarters - Arlington, VA 22209

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $51.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

ICA is currently seeking a Ukrainian 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.

Period of Performance: Immediate - 4/23/2027

Schedule: 7:30-4:15 pm 40 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 Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian 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.