Italian Language Instructor for FSI -Arlington, VA onsite

Plan and conduct group Italian language classes in a small group setting onsite at FSI campus is Arlington VA - from October 2024 to February 21, 2025 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. Qualifications Educated native or near native speaker of Italian (preferably Level S-4 or higher on ILR scale). Cultural background of Italy. BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field. A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching the respective foreign language to adult learners (2 or more students). A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching the respective foreign language 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). Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx). Experience with hybrid teaching. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $43.00 - $48.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person