Russian Language Instructor - DLIFLC Monterey

ICA Language Services•Monterey, CA

1d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

ICA Language Services is seeking experienced Russian language instructors to teach post-DLPT (GRIT) students in person at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) in Monterey, California. The position is scheduled to run from November 22, 2026, through February 12, 2027, with training Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The schedule includes eight hours of instruction and lesson planning. The listed hourly rate is $30 for non-local instructors. Per diem, airfare, lodging, and a rental car are provided for non-local instructors. Instructors plan and deliver Russian classes to develop students’ listening, reading, and speaking skills, create training materials, assess student progress, and provide monthly progress reports. They collaborate with other instructors and adjust instruction to students’ individual learning styles and professional needs. The role also includes administrative and other teaching duties under the guidance of Training Managers and Supervisors. Employment is contingent on obtaining and maintaining access to a U.S. military installation, including completion of a government security investigation, identity verification, and compliance with installation security policies. A security clearance is not required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field.
At least two years of full-time experience teaching adult professional students; candidates should have experience teaching Russian to adult students in an intensive setting of 4–8 hours daily.
OPI score of ILR 4 or Superior (ACTFL) in Russian.
OPI score of ILR 2 or Advanced (ACTFL) in English.
Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests.
Knowledge of the ILR and/or ACTFL scales.
Experience integrating instructional technology into teaching and assessment.
Experience using online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams, or WebEx for teaching.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to a U.S. military installation and comply with its access and security policies; a security clearance is not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching the post-DLPT/GRIT program.
Experience teaching U.S. military students.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct Russian language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches to develop students’ listening, reading, and speaking skills.
Create training materials and collaborate with other instructors on program-related matters.
Perform other teaching and administrative duties as needed under the guidance of Training Managers and Supervisors.
Administer weekly quizzes and assessments and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of students’ learning progress.
Provide monthly written reports of students’ progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address potential issues.
Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources to support independent learning.
Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to students’ individual learning styles and professional needs.