Slovak Language & Culture Instructor – NFATC | Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Global is seeking an experienced Slovak Language and Culture Instructor to provide language training and mentoring at the School of Language Studies at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly FSI). The instructor will teach onsite at the NFATC campus in Arlington, Virginia, in a small-group setting. The assignment is expected to run from the time the instructor is badged until April 23, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

Be an educated speaker of Slovak, preferably at Level 4 or higher on the ILR scale.
Have a cultural background in Slovakia and the region.
Hold a BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D., or foreign-equivalent degree in any field.
Have basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office Suite, and online meeting software such as Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, or WebEx.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience teaching Slovak to adult learners, with two or more students.
At least three years of experience teaching Slovak using proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
At least one year of experience administering ILR proficiency-based assessments.
Experience with hybrid teaching.
Experience developing foreign-language instructional materials and/or curricula.
Experience teaching with the communicative approach and incorporating a range of educational technologies.
Experience delivering training tailored to the diplomatic community.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct group Slovak language classes in a small-group setting onsite at the NFATC campus.
Use established instructional materials and collaborate with the LTS and other instructors on training and testing matters.
Assess student progress and provide feedback; consult with the LTS and adapt teaching techniques to individual student needs.
Conduct informal and formal progress assessments.
Provide a respectful, student-centered learning environment, including encouragement and constructive feedback.
Maintain an online classroom environment through the Foreign Service Institute’s Learning Management System.
With prior approval from the COR, plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington, DC area.