Mandarin – Language Instruction/Testing
Core
Provide professional Mandarin language instruction, lesson planning, and proficiency assessment for adult students in a federal government contract environment.
Role type
Senior IC language instructor (Mandarin)
Builds
Student proficiency in speaking, listening, and reading for social and professional scenarios
Domain
Defense/Government contracting + Language Education
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mandarin (native/near-native, ILR SLR 5/TA 3), English (fluent), adult language pedagogy, curriculum development, ILR proficiency assessment, cultural/historical/political/economic knowledge of China, foreign language learning technology
Preferred skills
TS/SCI clearance (active), Master's degree in Education/Language, overseas experience, expertise in International Relations/Economics/Law/Military
Technologies
Foreign language learning technology
Responsibilities
Develop lesson plans for beginner to advanced levels, deliver instruction on real-world scenarios, assess student proficiency using ILR scale, provide constructive feedback, collaborate with customers on training needs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC