Japanese Language Instructor - In-person Class

ICA Language Services • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced Japanese language instructor to provide in-person instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. This position supports intensive classroom language instruction focused on listening, speaking, and reading skills. The assignment is from 8/12/2026 to 9/23/2026, with classes held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Additionally, 0.25 hours of lesson planning time is paid for each hour of teaching.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.
• ILR 4 or higher proficiency in Japanese
• High proficiency in English sufficient for instruction and feedback

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in foreign language, linguistics, teaching, education, or a related field
• Minimum two years of experience teaching Japanese to adult learners in an intensive setting
• Familiarity with the ILR proficiency scale and NFATC (FSI) testing protocols
• Ability to develop materials and exercises aligned with test requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver intensive Japanese language classes aligned with NFATC/FSI-style test preparation and proficiency goals
• Teach core language skills (listening, speaking, reading) using communicative, task-based, and proficiency-based methods
• Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet learners’ specific skill levels and test preparation needs
• Administer practice assessments and quizzes to monitor student progress
• Provide constructive feedback to students and support independent language study
• Integrate classroom activities that simulate NFATC/FSI testing formats and task-based language use
• Under the guidance of the language training supervisor, provide monthly reports of students' progress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level