French Language Instructor - class of two at ICA Language Services in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

ICA is currently seeking an experienced French language instructor to teach adult professionals at our location in Arlington, VA. The candidates should have at least two years of work experience teaching the target language to adult students on an intensive basis (4-8 hours a day). Due to the ongoing circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic, the class may start in an online setting.  

Job Details:

• Period of Performance: 7/19/2021– 3/18/2021
  


• Training days: M - F 
  


• Number of Students: 2
  


• Estimated Training hours: 1290 (instructional) & 430 (prep)   
  


• Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (6 hours of teaching + 2 hours of preparation)


• Scheduling note: This project might involve a team-teaching option.

Duties:

• Plan and conduct target language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches, to develop student’s listening, reading, and speaking skills;


• Administer weekly quizzes and assessments, and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of student’s learning progress;


• Provide monthly written reports of the student’s progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address any potential issues;


• Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources into teaching to support independent learning;


• Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to the student’s individual learning styles and professional needs;


• Propose and participate in beyond-the-classroom cultural activities in the school and in the DC metro area, such as visits to foreign embassies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field


• Minimum two years of full-time experience teaching adult students


• Experience teaching US military students


• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests


• Knowledge of the ILR scale


• Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment


• Experience using online meeting platforms for teaching such as Zoom, Teams, or WebEx


• Native speaker of the French language