Summary
The job is for an Associate Language Instructor at Threat Tec, LLC, who will assist the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) in managing all aspects of their foreign language training. The instructor will teach a designated curriculum, develop lesson plans, and provide weekly feedback.
Requirements
- A score of 553 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) At least ILR level 2 as measured by DoD test. PBT, or TOEFL iBT score as Follows: 83 minimum overall and at least 20 each in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing
- A score of no less than 82 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test
- At least a proficiency level 2 or Advanced-Low (ACTFL) on an OPI
- Language Instructor will possess general professional proficiency (a language rating of ILR level 2+ or ACTFL Advanced-High) or higher in the specified foreign language. Proficiency will be demonstrated by one of the following: Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or 2-skill OPI from the DLIFLC, an interview certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Defense Language Proficiency Test
- Provide instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
- Provide instruction on regional and culture topics
- Integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments
- Minimum of 80 hours documented training in online language teaching
- All candidates will be required to take and pass the foreign language test
- May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Responsibilities
- Assist Government in the management of all aspects of the unit foreign LREC training
- Execute planned POI and ad hoc tutoring sessions
- Teach language curriculum based on designated POI and do not deviate from POI without approval from GOVT
- Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of student’s learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports
- Develops, review, correct, and grade daily homework, discuss and provide weekly feedback with Site Lead and POI analyst for weekly assessments/quizzes
- Review, distribute and grade weekly assessments/quizzes
- Maintain a positive and professional learning environment, address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by GOVT to support instruction
- Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps
Preferred Qualifications
Travel may be required
