Brazilian Portuguese Language Instructor (in-person class)

ICA Language Services•Arlington, VA

6d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

ICA is currently seeking an experienced Brazilian Portuguese language instructor to teach adult professionals in an in-person setting at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. The candidates should have at least two years of work experience teaching the target language to adult students on an intensive basis (4-8 hours a day). The period of performance is from 10/19/2026 to 5/27/2027, with training days Monday–Friday. The preferred schedule is 8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST, which includes 6 hours of teaching and 2 hours of on-site lesson planning. This project might involve a team-teaching/instructor rotation option.

Requirements

At least two years of work experience teaching the target language to adult students on an intensive basis (4-8 hours a day)
Bachelor's degree
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field
Minimum two years of full-time experience teaching adult students
Experience teaching US military students
Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests
Knowledge of the ILR scale
Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment
Experience using online meeting platforms for teaching such as Zoom, Teams, or WebEx
ILR 4/4 or higher proficiency in Brazilan Portuguese

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct target language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches, to develop students listening, reading, and speaking skills
Administer weekly quizzes and assessments, and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of students learning progress
Provide monthly written reports of the students' progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address any potential issues
Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources into teaching to support independent learning
Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to the student's individual learning styles and professional needs
Propose and participate in beyond-the-classroom cultural activities in the school and in the DC metro area, such as visits to foreign embassies, cultural centers, and/or restaurants where native speakers live, to promote cultural learning.