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 in Monterey, California. The period of performance is November 8, 2026, through January 30, 2027. Training takes place Monday through Friday, with a schedule of 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., including eight hours of instruction and lesson planning. The stated pay rate is $30.00 per hour for non-local instructors. Per diem, airfare, lodging, and a rental car are provided for non-local instructors. Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain access to a U.S. military installation, including 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. ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected categories under applicable law.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time experience teaching adult professional students; the job details specify experience teaching Russian to adult students in an intensive setting of 4–8 hours daily.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field.
Russian proficiency of ILR 4 or Superior (ACTFL).
English proficiency of ILR 2 or Advanced (ACTFL).
Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests.
Knowledge of the ILR and/or ACTFL scales.
Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment.
Experience using online meeting platforms for teaching, such as Zoom, Teams, or WebEx.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to a U.S. military installation, including completing a government security investigation and identity verification and complying with installation security policies.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct Russian language classes using varied 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 the Training Manager(s) and Supervisor(s).
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.
Incorporate instructional technology and online learning resources into teaching to support independent learning.
Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to students’ individual learning styles and professional needs.