Virtual Russian Language Instructor & Instructional Designer
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Virtual Russian Language Instructor & Instructional Designer
Location: Remote (Online Virtual Classroom)
Who We Are:
The Virtual Foreign Language Center (a division of PEC Inc.) provides specialized language and culture training to various governmental agencies. All instruction is delivered online in highly interactive real-time virtual classrooms fully equipped with advanced tools that replicate and enhance the traditional learning environment.
Job Overview:
We seek an experienced and highly accomplished Russian Language Instructor who possesses strong instructional design skills to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will leverage significant virtual teaching experience and advanced pedagogical knowledge to deliver high-level language instruction and contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge curriculum and assessment materials. This role requires a commitment to excellence creativity and innovation integrity and a focus on the human experience.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Advanced Language Instruction & Assessment (ACTFL/ILR Focused)
- Deliver synchronous Russian language instruction across all levels.
- Incorporate specialized Area Studies (Culture Geography Economics Politics History) to provide learners with comprehensive contextual knowledge.
- Prepare students specifically for proficiency exams including the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).
- Assess learners progress and language knowledge using formal and informal methods.
- Work with diverse learners from varied backgrounds and levels.
2. Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
- Develop comprehensive curriculum and learning materials based on the ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) scale.
- Create robust assessment test materials for various proficiency levels.
- Apply advanced knowledge of teaching methodology and applied linguistics to design optimal non-formal online language teaching models for adult learners.
- Develop specialized individual programs to meet unique student needs.
3. Technology Integration & Virtual Learning
- Utilize and integrate modern technologies into the learning and teaching process.
- Actively incorporate media and digital technologies creating interactive online activities and course materials with specific experience using H5P technology for rich HTML5 content.
- Train colleagues on incorporating new technologies and best practices for strategic instruction in the virtual classroom.
- Conduct and develop immersive language projects and out-of-class activities to enhance language acquisition.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience teaching Russian as a Foreign Language with significant experience at the college or military institution level.
- Minimum 3 years of dedicated experience in online language teaching.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and material design based on the ILR scale.
- Experience as Active ACTFL OPI Tester certification.
- Education: Masters degree in Linguistics Education or a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must be a US Citizen.
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
About Company
PEC är ett care- & contactcenter som jobbar med både inkommande och utgående telefoni åt flera av de största företagen i sina respektive branscher. Vi finns i Kristinehamn som är huvudkontor samt iKarlstad Malmö och Västervik. Vi jobbar ständigt med att förbättra och förnya oss för at ... View more
