Foreign Language Instructors at DOS, Foreign Service Institute (FSI)
ARLINGTON, VAPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Foreign Language Instructor role at International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) supports the Department of State's Foreign Service Institute by providing high-quality language and culture instruction to adult learners.
Responsibilities and impact
Instructors will teach foreign languages to adult learners, administer proficiency-based assessments, and support language training programs at the School of Language Studies at FSI.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be native or near-native speakers with cultural knowledge of the target language region, have at least 3 years teaching experience, proficiency in English, experience with language assessments, and hold a relevant degree; U.S. work authorization is required.
Work environment and culture
ICLS is a woman-owned independent language school emphasizing student-centered programs and diversity, working in a government-contracted environment at FSI.
Company information
ICLS is a woman-owned language school in Washington, DC with over 58 years of experience, contracted to provide language training services to the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute.
Job location and travel
The position is located at the FSI Campus in Arlington, Virginia, with both full-time and part-time opportunities.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to upload their most updated resume to apply for the position.
Unique job features
The role involves working on a government contract supporting the prestigious Foreign Service Institute, offering instruction in over 85 languages and includes opportunities to work with diverse language programs.
Company overview
The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a Washington, D.C.-based language training organization specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL), foreign language instruction, and language proficiency testing for government agencies, corporations, and individual learners. Founded in 1966, ICLS is recognized for its immersive, communicative approach and its accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). The company generates revenue through customized group and private courses, government contracts, and professional development programs. ICLS’s long-standing partnerships with federal agencies and its diverse faculty contribute to its reputation for high-quality, results-driven language education. Candidates should note ICLS’s commitment to cultural exchange and its pivotal role in supporting language acquisition for diplomatic, professional, and academic purposes.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your native or near-native proficiency in the target language, highlighting your ILR proficiency level and cultural background relevant to the language's region.
Showcase your experience teaching adult learners in classroom settings and your familiarity with administering proficiency-based assessments such as DLPT, ACTFL, or OPI.
Include your educational qualifications clearly, whether a BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD, and mention your computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms like Zoom or MS Teams.
Apply through multiple channels including the International Center for Language Studies corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Foreign Language Instructor role at FSI.
Connect on LinkedIn with staff in the School of Language Studies division at ICLS or FSI, using ice breakers like commenting on recent language program initiatives or asking about the culture of teaching at FSI to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'FSI,' 'Language Instructor,' 'proficiency-based assessments,' and specific languages you speak to ensure your resume passes screening algorithms.
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