Language Instructors

** Description*
* ** Language Instructors*
* ** Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?*
* Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

** Leidos will sponsor and upgrade security clearances for eligible candidates.*
* ** Required*
* ** languages**  **:
Japanese and Vietnamese*
* ** Take Your Expertise to the Next Level - Join Leidos as a Language Instructor*
* Are you a seasoned Language Instructor ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact? The  
** Le*
* ** idos*
* ** Intel Sector
** is actively seeking a  
** highly skilled and motivated Japanese and Vietnamese Instructors
** to support a critical national security mission. This is not just another teaching job-it's an opportunity to apply your expertise in language, culture, and pedagogy in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

We're looking for a  
** passionate professional
** with a strong foundation in  
** foreign language instruction** , advanced knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a key role in delivering language training, conducting proficiency testing, and shaping the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals.

** Why Join Leidos?*
* + Be part of a  
** mission-focused team
** serving national security priorities.

+ Leverage your  
** linguistic and cultural fluency
** to shape high-impact training.

+ Grow your career in a supportive environment with  
** opportunities for advancement
** and professional development.

*
* Responsibilities Include:

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* As a Language Instructor, you will:

+ 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** .

+ The position is responsible for  
** instructing students in speaking a foreign language
** and  
** understanding the culture
** of the area or country to teach culture through communication.

+ Instructors must be able to  
** develop class materials and training aids
** to meet customized student needs.

+ The contract linguist instructor(s) shall have  
** strong foreign language skills
** and will work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.

+ It is also important that candidates are  
** familiar with current events in the countries
** where the foreign languages are spoken.

+ Once on the program, contract linguist instructors are required to  
** receive specific sponsor training
** focusing on foreign language teaching and foreign language testing in order to become certified according to Sponsor standards.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* +  
** 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. Additional years of experience may be  
** substituted in lieu of a degree** .

+ Minimum of  
** 10 years of adult teaching
** experience.

+  
** Team Teaching
** experience a plus.

+ Must score  
** 90%
** or higher on the  
** English test** .

+ Must score  
** Senior level** .

+ 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…