Turkish Language Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: Headquarters - Arlington, VA 22209Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: EducationICA Language Services is seeking an experienced Turkish language instructor to provide in-person instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA.

Job Details

Period of performance: July 20, 2026 - April 23, 2027 (full time, 7/20/26-9/4/26;) & rotating weekly with another instructor (9/7/26-4/23/27)
Training days: Monday – Friday
Preferred schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST (6 hours of teaching + 2 hours of on-site lesson preparation)
Schedule note: This project may involve a team-teaching/instructor rotation option

Duties

Plan and conduct intensive Turkish language classes using a variety of teaching techniques and approaches to develop students' listening, reading, and speaking skills
Administer weekly quizzes and assessments, and conduct other informal or formal evaluations of students' learning progress
Provide monthly written reports of the students' progress to the supervisor and jointly develop plans to address any potential issues
Maximize the use of instructional technology and online learning resources in teaching to support independent learning
Adjust teaching techniques and approaches to the student's individual learning styles and professional needs
Propose and participate in beyond-the-classroom cultural activities in the school and in the DC metro area, such as visits to foreign embassies, cultural centers, restaurants, and shopping areas where native speakers live and congregate, to promote cultural learning

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in foreign language, linguistics, or a related field
Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience teaching Turkish to adult students in an intensive setting (4-6 hours a day)
Experience teaching US military students
Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered tests
Knowledge of the ILR scale
Experience integrating instructional technology in teaching and assessment
Experience using online meeting platforms for teaching, such as Zoom or Teams
Native or near-native proficiency (ILR 4 or higher) in the Turkish language

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

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 protected by local, state, or federal law.