German Language Instructor

ICA Language Services•Arlington, VA

4d•$28 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced German Language Instructor to provide intensive language instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. Instruction will be primarily conducted in person, with occasional online sessions as mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor. The assignment length is from October 2, 2026, to December 7, 2026, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., plus paid preparation time. The training goal is the development of ILR 3+ proficiency, with a particular focus on speaking, grammatical accuracy, and vocabulary expansion.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience teaching German to adult learners in an intensive setting (4–6 hours per day)
Experience teaching advanced-level German learners, particularly at or approaching ILR Level 3 or higher
Familiarity with the ILR proficiency scale and NFATC (FSI) testing protocols
Ability to develop and adapt instructional materials and exercises aligned with proficiency and testing requirements
Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
Minimum ILR 4 or higher proficiency in German
High proficiency in English sufficient for instruction, explanation, and feedback
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in German, linguistics, education, or a related field

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver intensive German language instruction aligned with ILR proficiency goals and FSI-style test preparation
Provide advanced speaking practice designed to improve grammatical accuracy, fluency, precision, and active vocabulary
Strengthen the student's ability to discuss complex, abstract, professional, and unfamiliar topics at the ILR 3+ level
Reinforce advanced listening and reading comprehension skills in support of overall proficiency goals
Use communicative, task-based, and proficiency-based instructional methods
Develop and adapt instructional materials based on the student's proficiency level, individual needs, and progress
Incorporate authentic German-language materials and activities appropriate for advanced-level instruction
Administer practice assessments, quizzes, and other activities to monitor progress
Provide targeted, constructive feedback and support independent language study
Integrate classroom activities that simulate FSI testing formats and advanced task-based language use
Under the guidance of the Language Training Supervisor, provide monthly reports documenting the student's progress