Vietnamese Instructor

Leidos • Chantilly, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a skilled Vietnamese Instructor to support a high-priority customer mission. These are full-time in-person positions requiring both teaching and language assessment responsibilities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about language instruction, experienced in adult education, and capable of adapting materials to meet customized learning needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (from a U.S. institution or from the country where the target language is spoken).
• A minimum of 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience; or 8–12 years of relevant experience; or A master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials customized for adult learners.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current events and cultural developments in the foreign language.
• Must pass a Leidos-administered or approved commercial translation test (3 hours).
• Minimum passing test scores: Translation Test: 4 or higher. Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI): 5/5/5 (Speaking/Listening/Reading).
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting.
• Linguists can only begin work on contract with a fully adjudicated security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3–5 hours of language instruction per day across proficiency levels ILR 0–3.
• Develop tailored instructional materials and training aids to meet student-specific learning objectives.
• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3–4 language proficiency assessments per week following certification.
• Teach language through cultural immersion, leveraging a strong understanding of language culture and current events.
• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain instructional standards and curriculum quality.

Benefits

• Opportunities are boundless.
• Challenge staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally.
• Helping staff grow their career is good business.

What This Job Offers

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