Ukrainian Language Instructors for FSI -onsite Arlington, VA

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, FSA, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement

401k

PTO

All Federal Holidays Paid

PTO

All Federal Holidays Paid

Metro/Parking Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading language services provider seeks experienced Ukrainian Language Instructors for onsite classes in Arlington, VA. The role demands proficient Ukrainian speakers with cultural knowledge and at least three years of teaching experience to adults. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining an online classroom environment. This is a full-time position from April to August 2026 with various benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language to adult learners.
• Experience administering proficiency-based assessments like DLPT or OPI exams.
• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and curricula.
• At least 1 year administering proficiency-based assessments.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and hybrid teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group Ukrainian language classes onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Assess students’ progress and adapt teaching techniques to their needs.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the Learning Management System.
• Conduct progress assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Provide a respectful, student-centered environment and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom via the Foreign Service Institute LMS.
• Plan/participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area.

Skills

Educated proficient speaker of Ukrainian

Cultural knowledge of Ukraine

Basic computer skills

Experience with hybrid teaching

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx)

Job description

Ukrainian Language Instructors for FSI - onsite Arlington, VA

Arlington, United States | Posted on 03/23/2026

Overview

PGLS is looking for experienced Ukrainian Language Instructors for the School of Language Studies at the national Foreign Affairs Training Center. The current assignment is for the following period: 4/20/2026 - 8/15/2026. If selected by NFATC, the position is full time, on site, for the duration of the contract.

Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services such as language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.

Duties

• Plan and conduct group Ukrainian language classes in a small group setting, onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and work collaboratively with the LTS and other instructors in the team on training and/or testing matters.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; consult with LTS and adapt teaching techniques to the students’ individual needs.
• Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students’ progress.
• Provide a respectful, student center environment and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the Foreign Service Institute’s Learning Management System.
• With pre-approval by COR plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area.

Required Qualifications

• Educated proficient speaker of Ukrainian (preferably Level 4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Cultural knowledge of Ukraine and the region.
• BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Ukrainian language with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year administering proficiency-based assessments (serving as an NFATC tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g email, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Benefits

• Health, FSA, Dental, Vision.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement.
• 401k.
• DashPass.
• PTO.
• All Federal Holidays Paid.
• Metro/Parking Reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

To request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to PGLS at [e-mail]