• Job Description

  Req#: 105158

  Job Details

  Level: Experienced

  Job Location: Remotely - Remotely, RT

  Position Type: Seasonal

  Salary Range: $50.00 Hourly

  Description

  FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

  POSITION SUMMARY

  The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Its goals are to increase the number of young Americans with the language skills necessary to advance international dialogue, promote economic prosperity and innovation worldwide, contribute to national security and global stability by building understanding across cultures, improve Americans’ ability to engage with the people of other countries through shared language, and provide a tangible incentive for the learning and use of foreign language by creating overseas language study opportunities for U.S. high school students.

  Virtual NSLI-Y is intended to increase the reach and scope of the NSLI-Y program. Based in any location, Virtual NSLI-Y teachers conduct virtual language instruction and cultural programming for novice U.S. high school students over a 10-week program.

  The selected candidates will be hired to remotely teach beginner-level Russian for a short-term appointment of no more than 97 hours in Fall 2024 term (September – December). All lessons will be conducted virtually via Canvas and Zoom. The teacher must have a quiet space to conduct class, computer, webcam, headset, and reliable internet connection.

  The Virtual Language Teacher position is an exciting teaching opportunity for a foreign language teacher who wishes to expand their proficiency in/mastery of online education and introduce U.S. high school students to the cultures of countries where the language is spoken.

  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in mandatory Virtual NSLI-Y Orientation Webinar and possible virtual teaching/facilitation training
  • Develop 10-week beginner-level language & culture program for students to reach Novice-Low language level (ACTFL) in Russian, and develop increased long-term interest and engagement with foreign languages and cultures (using 5 Cs of ACTFL World Readiness Standards: Communities, Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, and Connections, Asia Society’s Four Domains of Global Competence, and possible resources/activities provided by Virtual NSLI-Y staff)
  • Implement virtual lessons for 90-minute classes of up to 10 high school students via Zoom 2-3 times/week (See Schedule Options on our webpage)
  • Plan thoroughly for each class meeting by preparing engaging language lesson plans, and identifying guest speakers who can present to students about cultural aspects of life in countries where the language is predominantly spoken
  • Conduct classes in the target language at least 80% of the time
  • Incorporate activities, scenarios, videos, guest speakers, projects, and more as would be done in a “traditional” classroom in consultation with provided Virtual NSLI-Y resources/activities
  • Assign short homework/practice at the end of each class meeting
  • Participate in monthly check-ins with Virtual NSLI-Y staff, and incorporate feedback into practice
  • Conduct post-program assessment as designed by Virtual NSLI-Y staff

  Qualifications

  
  

  Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, sexual orientation or gender. Competitive applicants will have the following skills/qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher;
  • Teaching experience in either Russian as a Foreign Language in a primary, secondary school, or higher education environment;
  • Five years of classroom teaching experience at the time of application;
  • Demonstrated professional experience teaching in virtual environments;
  • Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy;
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
  • Experiences with creating and managing online learning environments;
  • Professional proficiency in written and spoken English; and
  • Completed application package (please see Application Checklist below)

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION

  Application deadline: Sunday, June 16, 2024.

  Key dates

  • Hiring notifications: Mid-July 2024
  • Virtual Teacher Orientation: Early to Mid-August 2024
  • Virtual NSLI-Y instruction (2 sessions/week): September 9 – November 17 2024
  • Virtual NSLI-Y monthly staff-teacher check-in meetings: September, October, and November 2024
  • Post-Program Assessment: November 2024

  Application materials checklist

  In order to be considered for the Fall 2024 Virtual NSLI-Y Program, your application package must include:

  • Responses to all application short-answer questions;
  • An e-signature to the Application Certification Statement;
  • Cover letter; and
  • A resume written in English that is no more than three pages long.

  Specific questions from serious candidates can be addressed to virtualnsliy@americancouncils.org.

  Selected candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

  PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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