Mandarin Chinese Language Instructor - on-site, for NFATC, Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global

3d•Onsite

About The Position

P PGLS is looking for Chinese Mandarin Language and Culture Instructors for new positions onsite at the NFATC, in Arlington, VA. The positions will end on 05/15/2026. The applicant must be eligible to work in the US. Piedmont Global (PGLS) serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services such as language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.

Requirements

Educated native or near native speaker of the Chinese (Mandarin) (preferably Level S-4 or higher on ILR scale).
Cultural background of the specific country or geographic area, by being raised or educated in the region or by living in an enclave or heritage community in another country.
BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to adult learners (2 or more students).
A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
A minimum of one (1) year administering proficiency-based assessments (serving as an NFATC tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments).
Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g email, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
Experience with hybrid teaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct Mandarin Chinese group language classes in a small group setting, both onsite and remotely.
Use established materials and work collaboratively with the LTS and other instructors in the team on training and/or testing matters.
Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; consult with LTS and adapt teaching techniques to the students’ individual needs.
Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students’ progress.
Provide a respectful, student center environment and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
Maintain an online classroom environment through the NFATC Learning Management System.
With pre-approval by COR plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area.