Spanish Language Instructor (On-Site - Monterey, CA)

ICA Language Services•Monterey, CA

7d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced Spanish language instructor to provide in-person instruction at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) in Monterey, California. This position supports advanced-level government language training for post-DLPT/GRIT learners. The assignment length is from 8/16/2026 to 10/24/2026. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. The pay rate is $30.00 per hour. Travel, lodging, and per diem are provided for instructors not residing in Monterey, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field
Minimum of two years of full-time experience teaching adult language learners in an intensive setting (4-6 hours a day)
Experience teaching post-DLPT or similar advanced-level language programs
Experience teaching U.S. military or government language learners
OPI minimum requirements: Spanish: ILR Level 4 or ACTFL Superior
OPI minimum requirements: English: ILR Level 2 or ACTFL Advanced Low
Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered language assessments
Working knowledge of ILR and/or ACTFL proficiency scales
Experience integrating instructional technology into language teaching and assessment
Experience using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Webex in teaching
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.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or foreign national authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver Spanish post-DLPT/GRIT (Graduate Readiness Intensive Training) language courses using a variety of effective instructional methodologies to improve students' listening, reading, and speaking proficiency.
Develop instructional materials and collaborate with instructional team members to support effective program delivery.
Administer weekly quizzes, assessments, and other evaluations to monitor learner progress.
Provide mid-course written progress reports and coordinate with supervisory staff to address instructional needs.
Integrate instructional technology and online learning resources to support independent learning.
Adapt instruction to meet individual learner needs, learning styles, and mission-related language requirements.
Perform related instructional and administrative duties in support of the program.
Assign homework tailored to the students’ needs and designed to reinforce daily learning.
Provide exposure to appropriate skill development, idiom, and variant.