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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for tagalog language instructor in Washington, DC is $28.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.87 and $33.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tagalog language instructor?

A Tagalog Language Instructor teaches students how to read, write, speak, and understand Tagalog. They may work in schools, language institutes, or as private tutors, using various teaching methods to enhance learning. Responsibilities include lesson planning, assessing student progress, and creating engaging activities to improve fluency. Some instructors also teach about Filipino culture and history to provide a deeper understanding of the language.

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A Tagalog Language Instructor typically designs lesson plans, delivers instruction to individuals or groups, and assesses student progress through quizzes, assignments, and oral evaluations. In addition to teaching, instructors often create interactive activities, provide personalized feedback, and adapt materials to suit different learning styles. Collaboration with other language instructors or staff to develop curriculum and participate in training sessions is also common. This dynamic routine helps ensure lessons are engaging, effective, and tailored to each student's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tagalog language instructor?

To thrive as a Tagalog Language Instructor, you should possess fluency in Tagalog and English, a background in education or linguistics, and often a teaching certification. Familiarity with online learning platforms, language assessment tools, and digital classroom technologies is commonly required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, patience, and cultural awareness greatly enhance effectiveness in engaging diverse learners. These competencies are vital to foster student success, create dynamic lessons, and ensure clear communication in a variety of instructional settings.

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Infographic showing various Tagalog Language Instructor job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,099 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly FSI) - In-Person Language Instructors and Deve...

ICA Language Services

Arlington, VA

$45 - $50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

ICA Languages Services is actively seeking experienced local Foreign Language Instructors, Distance Learning Mentors, Curriculum Developers, Curriculum Specialists, and Digital Materials Editors for full-time in-person positions at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly FSI) in Arlington, VA.

We are looking for local candidates for the following languages:

Albanian, Arabic (all dialects), Amharic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, German, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Kurdish (Kurmanji and Sorani), Kyrgyz, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Mongolian, Montenegrin, Nepali, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian and European), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog (Filipino), Tajiki, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, and Vietnamese.

If your language is not on the list, please still apply. The requirements often change, and we might have an opportunity for you in the future.

Minimum requirements:

  • Educated native or near-native speaker of the language (preferably level 4 or higher on the ILR proficiency scale).
  • Possess the cultural background of the specific country or geographical region.
  • A minimum English proficiency level of 2/2 on the ILR proficiency scale.
  • Three (3) years of experience teaching adult learners the foreign language they will be providing to NFATC in a classroom setting (2 or more students).
  • One (1) year of experience administering proficiency-based assessments (i.e., NFATC (formerly FSI) test, ACTFL, DLPT, OPI, etc.)
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)

Please submit your resume if you are interested in joining our team and supporting America’s foreign affairs community.

Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the US.

All applications and resumes submitted are for a ready pool of qualified candidates. Your application and resume will be reviewed when there is a requirement for your specific language and qualifications at NFATC (formerly FSI).

ICA Language Services is a women-owned foreign language school that has continuously provided foreign language training and training support services directly to the US Government since 1987.

ICA is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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