Turkish Language Instructor

ICA Language Services • Arlington, VA

1d • $29 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced Turkish language instructor to provide in-person instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. This is a part-time position with a Bachelor's Degree requirement and a salary range of $29.00 - $31.00 per hour. The period of performance is from July 20, 2026, to November 25, 2026, with training days from Monday to Friday. The preferred schedule is 8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST, which includes 6 hours of teaching and 2 hours of on-site lesson preparation. This project may involve a team-teaching or instructor rotation option.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in foreign language, linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience teaching Turkish to adult students in an intensive setting (4-6 hours a day).
• Experience teaching US military students.
• Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests.
• Knowledge of the ILR scale.
• Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment.
• Experience using online meeting platforms for teaching, such as Zoom or Teams.
• Native or near-native proficiency (ILR 4 or higher) in the Turkish language.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct intensive Turkish language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches to develop students' listening, reading, and speaking skills.
• Administer weekly quizzes and assessments, and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of students' learning progress.
• Provide monthly written reports of the students' progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address any potential issues.
• Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources in teaching to support independent learning.
• Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to the student's individual learning styles and professional needs.
• Propose and participate in beyond-the-classroom cultural activities in the school and in the DC metro area, such as visits to foreign embassies, cultural centers, restaurants, and shopping areas where native speakers live and congregate, to promote cultural learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level