Vietnamese Language Instructor & Proficiency Tester

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

Job summary

The Leidos Intel Sector seeks a Vietnamese Language Instructor to support a critical national security mission. You will deliver language training, conduct proficiency testing, and shape curricula for ILR levels 0–3, using culture-focused instruction.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s in education/linguistics, with at least two years of teaching experience, and be proficient in MS Office and English–Vietnamese communication. TS/SCI sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics; or Master’s with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct teaching experience.
• Degree must be from the U.S. or 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 ILR levels 0–3.
• Complete training and become a certified language tester; conduct 3–4 proficiency assessments weekly.
• Instruct students in speaking and teach culture through communication.
• Develop class materials and training aids to meet student needs.
• Work under the direction of senior instructors; stay updated on current events in language regions.
• Receive sponsor training to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

MS Office

English and foreign language fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, foreign language, or linguistics

Master’s degree in education or linguistics

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Job description

The Leidos Intel Sector seeks a Vietnamese Language Instructor to support a critical national security mission. You will deliver language training, conduct proficiency testing, and shape curricula for ILR levels 0–3, using culture-focused instruction.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s in education/linguistics, with at least two years of teaching experience, and be proficient in MS Office and English–Vietnamese communication. TS/SCI sponsorship is available.