Ukrainian Language Instructors for FSI -onsite Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global • Arlington, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

PGLS is looking for experienced Ukainian Language Instructors for the School of Language Studies at the national Foreign Affairs Training Center. The current assignment is for the following period: 4/20/2026 - 8/15/2026. If selected by NFATC, the position is full time, on site, for the duration of the contract.
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 proficient speaker of Ukrainian (preferably Level 4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Cultural of Ukraine and the region.
• BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Ukrainian language with proficiency -based or task -based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year administering proficiency -based assessments (serving as an NFATC 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 foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group Ukrainian 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 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

• 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