Careers - Malay Language Instructor

Overview

Global Language Center is currently seeking candidates to teach Malay to adult learners at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) in Arlington, Virginia. Classes will be conducted 100% in person. Teaching materials will be provided.

Compensation
$49-$51/hour, depending on experience.

Location
Candidates should be located in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region.

Responsibilities

• • Plan and/or conduct one-on-one and/or small group Malay language classes.
• • Use a variety of language teaching methodologies and techniques, stressing speaking, listening comprehension, and reading skills.
• • Use provided curriculum materials to teach classes.
• • Provide students with encouragement and constructive feedback.
• • Apply classroom management techniques to provide a respectful, student-centered environment conducive to learning.
• • Conduct informal or formal progress assessments to evaluate student progress.
• • Incorporate the use of instructional technology into the program as appropriate.

Qualifications

• • Educated native or near-native speaker of Malay (preferably Level 4 or higher on the ILR proficiency scale).
• • Possess the cultural background of Malaysia/the geographical region (i.e., raised in Malaysia; lived in a cultural enclave or heritage community; demonstrated through work experience or academic preparation; completed formal education in the cultural environment).
• • Basic computer skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will fulfill all responsibilities and qualifications listed above. For the higher level of this position (with an associated higher level of compensation), the following qualifications are required:
• A minimum English proficiency level of a 2/2 on the ILR proficiency scale.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching adult learners Malay in a classroom setting (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching foreign language with proficiency based or task-based curricula.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD., or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience administering proficiency-based assessments (i.e., DLPT, ACTFL, OPI, etc.)

The ideal candidate will also have experience with:
• Developing foreign language instructional materials and/or curricula.
• Experience using a Learning Management System as an instructor or administrator.
• Experience teaching with a communicative approach.
• Experience incorporating a range of educational technology in teaching.
• Experience teaching blending learning activities.
• Experience integrating social media applications for educational purposes.
• Experience teaching with task-based learning materials.
• Experience teaching with vocabulary-based language learning materials
• Experience delivering training targeted to needs of diplomatic community.