The Unconventional has an in-person 52-week Russian Language Course requirement in San Antonio, Texas.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver language instruction based on curriculum designed to develop and improve foreign language listening, reading, speaking and writing skills as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and/or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
• Provide tailored instruction in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills to supplement existing curriculum based on student(s) needs as well as to ensure regional and culture subjects are integrated, using modern communicative methodology.
• Possess computer skills to organize data and learning material as well as take attendance, review and make daily annotations of student's learning, grades, homework, behavior, and submit weekly progress reports.
• Maintain a positive and professional environment as you navigate the course material and facilitate the students' learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Experienced and knowledgeable in language and cultural education.
• Measurable past performance for improving students' speaking and listening skills.
• Thorough understanding of customs and cultural components pertaining to the target language common to its region of predominate use.
• Native language capability in taught language
• US Citizenship
• BA/BS, MA/MS, PHD, or equivalent experience in language instruction.

English Language Qualifications:

• At least ILR level 2 as measured by DoD test.
• At least proficiency level Advanced Mid/High (ACTFL) on an OPI.

Target Language Qualifications:

• Posses native proficiency (a language rating of ILR level 3 or ACTFL Superior) or higher in the specified foreign language.
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or two-skill OPI from the DLIFLC.
• An interview certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Defense Language Proficiency Test.

Clearance: Must pass a NACI background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess native proficiency (a language rating of ILR level 3 or ACTFL Superior) or higher in the specified foreign language? Please explain.
• Do you possess a thorough understanding of customs and cultural components pertaining to the target language common to its region of predominate use? Please explain.

Work Location: In person