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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Russian Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Russian Instructor, you need advanced proficiency in Russian language, relevant teaching experience, and often a degree in Russian, linguistics, or education. Familiarity with language instruction platforms, digital classrooms, and certifications like ACTFL or state teaching credentials are frequently required. Exceptional communication, patience, and cultural sensitivity help instructors engage and motivate diverse learners. These skills ensure effective language acquisition, positive student outcomes, and a dynamic, supportive learning environment.

What is a Russian Instructor job?

A Russian Instructor teaches the Russian language to students of various skill levels, focusing on speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. They may work in schools, universities, language institutes, or offer private lessons. Instructors develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and incorporate cultural aspects to enhance language learning. Some positions may require fluency in both Russian and English, along with formal teaching credentials or experience.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Russian Instructor on a day-to-day basis?

Russian Instructors typically prepare lesson plans, deliver classroom or online instruction, and assess student progress through assignments and exams. They may also provide personalized feedback, tutor students one-on-one, and adapt materials to various learning levels and goals. Collaboration with colleagues to develop curriculum, participate in department meetings, and integrate cultural topics into lessons is common. These responsibilities ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students at different proficiency levels.

What are the most commonly searched types of Russian Instructor jobs in Virginia? The most popular types of Russian Instructor jobs in Virginia are:
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Foreign Language Instructors at DOS, National Foreign Affairs Training Center "NFATC" (former FSI)

International Center for Language Studies

Arlington, VA

$44 - $49/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Category Language Instructor
Description
The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC, which is now celebrating more than 58 years of delivering high-quality training in ESL and over 85 different foreign languages. The ICLS mission is to offer student-centered language programs that develop authentic target language use, focus on individual goals, and enable students to be successful in a global environment.
ICLS is contracted by Department of State's National Foreign Affairs Training Center "NFATC" (former FSI) to provide and manage contractor staff of high-quality Language and Culture Instructors, Testers, Raters, Distance Learning Mentors, Curriculum Specialists, and Digital Media Editors to support the School of Language Studies (SLS) National Foreign Affairs Training Center "NFATC"(former FSI). If you are interested in joining ICLS project team at FSI, please upload your most updated resume.
List of languages we are accepting resumes for (Please feel free to submit your resume even if your language is not on this list):
Albanian, Kosovar, Amharic, Arabic (All Dialects), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Cantonese, Mandarin, Czech, Danish, Dari, Dutch, Estonian, Farsi, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Kurdish, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian (Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tajiki, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese.
Position Requirements
  • All labor categories require U.S. work authorization. U.S. Citizens and Permanent/Legal Residents are welcomed to apply
  • Educated native or near-native speaker of the target language (preferably Level 4 or higher on the ILR proficiency scale)
  • Possesses the cultural background of the specific country or geographical region where the target language is spoken
  • A minimum English proficiency level of a 2/2 on the ILR proficiency scale
  • Experience teaching adult learners the target language in a classroom setting (preferably 3 or more years).
  • Experience administering proficiency-based assessments (i.e., DLPT, ACTFL, OPI, etc.), preferably 1 year of experience
  • BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD., or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, and Webex).
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Keywords
FSI, ICLS, Language Instructor, Foreign Language Teacher, Tester, Serbian, Ukrainian, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, Japanese, Russian, Farsi, Turkish, Serbo-Croatian, Haitian-Creole, Urdu
Hiring Manager(s) Judy Evans
Location National Foreign Affairs Training Center "NFATC" Campus- Arlington, Virginia
About the Organization
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.