Japanese Language Instructor - In-person Class
Summary
Teach intensive in-person Japanese classes to adults, focusing on listening, speaking, and reading skills for test prep and proficiency goals.
ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced Japanese language instructor to provide in-person instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA. This position supports intensive classroom language instruction focused on listening, speaking, and reading skills.
Job Details
- Location: Rosslyn, VA (on-site classroom)
- Assignment Length: 8/17/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
- Schedule: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Note: 0.25 hours of lesson planning time is paid for each hour of teaching
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver intensive Japanese language classes aligned with NFATC/FSI-style test preparation and proficiency goals
- Teach core language skills (listening, speaking, reading) using communicative, task-based, and proficiency-based methods
- Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet learners’ specific skill levels and test preparation needs
- Administer practice assessments and quizzes to monitor student progress
- Provide constructive feedback to students and support independent language study
- Integrate classroom activities that simulate NFATC/FSI testing formats and task-based language use
- Under the guidance of the language training supervisor, provide monthly reports of students' progress
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in foreign language, linguistics, teaching, education, or a related field
- Minimum two years of experience teaching Japanese to adult learners in an intensive setting
- Familiarity with the ILR proficiency scale and NFATC (FSI) testing protocols
- Ability to develop materials and exercises aligned with test requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
- ILR 4 or higher proficiency in Japanese
- High proficiency in English sufficient for instruction and feedback
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under any applicable laws.