Thai Language Instructors, for National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly FSI) - onsite, Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PGLS is looking for experienced Thai language instructor for an assignment at the NFATC (formerly FSI).
Piedmont Global Language Solutions (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.
Piedmont Global Language Solutions (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 speaker of Thai language (preferably Level 4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Deep knowledge of Thai culture 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 Thai to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Thai with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year administering proficiency-based assessments (serving as an FSI 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 Thai language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching Thai with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
• Experience delivering Thai language training to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Thai group language classes in a small group setting, onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and work collaboratively with the LTS and other instructors in the Thai 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 Foreign Service Institute’s Learning Management System.
• With pre-approval by COR plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area.

Benefits

• PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package: Health, FSA, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, DashPass, PTO, All Federal Holidays Paid, Metro/Parking Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time