Language Instructor

Job Opportunity:
Language Instructor (Italian & English as Second Language)
We are looking for individuals who want to join our team in Vicenza, Italy.

Location:

Vicenza, Italy |

Start Date:

Immediate |

Schedule:

Part-time

Make a Difference Behind the Mission
Empower military community members to connect with their host nation and each other through language instruction. As a dual‑language instructor, you'll teach Italian to service members and families seeking to integrate into local culture, while also providing English as a Second Language instruction to support non‑native speakers. This unique position allows you to make a lasting impact on students' ability to communicate, build relationships, and thrive during their time in Italy.

What You'll Do

Conduct Italian language instruction for Beginner (8 sessions/year) and Intermediate (4 sessions/year) levels

Provide English as a Second Language instruction for Basic and Intermediate levels

Develop and maintain comprehensive course syllabi, lesson plans, and post‑course assessments

Lead classroom instruction twice weekly in 2‑hour sessions over 8‑week cycles

Organize and conduct cultural immersion field trips (2 per session) to reinforce language learning

Create and administer end‑of‑course tests requiring 70% minimum passing score

Maintain class attendance records using DA Form 5900 and submit weekly

Prepare monthly status reports on program activities and student outcomes

Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and proficiency levels

Coordinate field trip logistics including safety planning and transportation arrangements

Manage classes ranging from 6 to 20 students with varying backgrounds

What You Bring

Associate's degree or higher in Education, Teaching, or Foreign Languages from an accredited institution

Minimum 2 years of full‑time experience teaching Italian and/or English to adults in formal and informal settings

Fluent (Level
4) proficiency in both Italian and English—reading, writing, and speaking

Strong curriculum development skills and knowledge of language pedagogy

Experience with assessment and evaluation methods for language proficiency

Excellent classroom management and student engagement abilities

Cultural competency and ability to teach cross‑cultural communication concepts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office for lesson planning and reporting

Creative approach to incorporating experiential learning and field trips

Must be able to pass required background checks (U.S. citizen or Host Nation)

Flexibility to accommodate field trip scheduling and occasional rescheduling needs

Why You'll Love It Here

Part‑time schedule with flexibility—13 hours per week across four days

Blend of classroom instruction and experiential cultural field trips

Directly impact students' ability to communicate and connect in Italy

Work with motivated adult learners eager to build language skills

Creative freedom in lesson planning within established curriculum framework

Professional development opportunity teaching both Italian and English

Rewarding experience watching students progress from basic to conversational fluency

French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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