What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mandarin Chinese Language Instructor - Hybrid Class position at ICA Language Services?
ICA Language Services is seeking an experienced Mandarin Chinese language instructor (traditional script) to provide instruction at our facility in Rosslyn, VA and online. This position supports intensive classroom language instruction focused on listening, speaking, and reading skills.
Job Details
- Location: Rosslyn, VA (on-site classroom) and online
- Assignment Length: 9/8/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Days: Monday - Friday; preferably Tuesdays/Thursdays in person
- Schedule: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver intensive Mandarin Chinese (traditional script) classes aligned with NFATC-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 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 Mandarin Chinese, linguistics, education, or a related field
- Minimum two years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese 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
- Minimum ILR 4/4 proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and demonstrated knowledge of Traditional Chinese characters.
- High proficiency in English sufficient for instruction and feedback
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.
Salary : $27 - $28