Job Summary:

The Language Instructor will teach students to speak, read, write, comprehend, and communicate in a selected language.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements instructive and engaging lesson plans on a selected language.
• Provides effective instruction on and opportunities to practice the language, including vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
• Provides cultural instruction on the country or countries where the language is spoken.
• Participates as an active part of the instructional staff, which may include attending staff development and planning activities.
• Maintains documentation of students performance and language mastery, and attendance, participation, progress, and achievements.
• Reviews and revises lesson plans, materials, instructional practices, and technology to provide superior instruction.
• Manages the classroom to provide a safe, productive, and engaging learning environment.
• Maintains knowledge of instructional methodologies and cultural changes in the country or countries where the language is spoken.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fluency in the language of instruction.
• Thorough understanding of various instructional methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Language, Education, or related field with at least 30 hours of foreign language, Linguistics, or Foreign Language Teaching courses required; Masters degree with at least 30 hours of foreign language, Linguistics, or Foreign Language Teaching courses highly preferred.
• Previous experience in education, foreign language, or curriculum development preferred.
• State teaching license or certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.