Vietnamese Language Instructor for Security Training

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Vietnamese Language Instructor to deliver daily instruction (ILR 0–3) and conduct weekly language proficiency assessments in a mission-driven setting. You will develop tailored materials, teach culture through language, and advance to certified language tester status under sponsor supervision.

You'll contribute to a national security mission, with sponsor-supported TS/SCI clearance pathways. Strong English and Vietnamese skills and classroom leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics with 8- 12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 2 - 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct teaching experience.
• Degree must be obtained either in the U.S. or in a country where the target language is natively spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic internet research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and the foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3-5 hours of daily instruction in courses ranging from ILR levels 0-3.
• Complete training and become a certified language tester, with expectations to conduct 3-4 language proficiency assessments weekly.
• Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and understanding the culture of the area or country to teach culture through communication.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet customized student needs.
• Work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
• Be familiar with current events in the countries where the foreign languages are spoken.
• Receive sponsor training to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

Skills

Direct teaching experience

MS Office proficiency

English and Vietnamese proficiency

Curriculum/materials development

Language testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/foreign language/linguistics

Master's degree with 2-10 years of experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leidos Inc. seeks a Vietnamese Language Instructor to deliver daily instruction (ILR 0–3) and conduct weekly language proficiency assessments in a mission-driven setting. You will develop tailored materials, teach culture through language, and advance to certified language tester status under sponsor supervision.

You'll contribute to a national security mission, with sponsor-supported TS/SCI clearance pathways. Strong English and Vietnamese skills and classroom leadership are essential.