Language Instructor job description

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world. As a result, our wines are a force for gatherings and conversations to serve the well-being of our consumers, our communities and our land. This approach has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers outstanding and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a Vocational Language Instructor to join our team in Paterson, Washington. This role is anticipated to be four (4) to five (5) months in duration. The position is on-site and in-person at our beautiful winery.
What you will do:

* Teach students how to interpret, read, write, and understand foreign (both Spanish and English) languages.
* Translate foreign (both Spanish and English) languages into the students' natural language to help them understand.
* Create lesson plans and instructional resources for use in the classroom; with flexibility to use various curriculum resources.
* Develop student understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where foreign language is spoken.
* Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
* Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
* Meet course and student performance goals.
* Integrate company competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
* Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.
* Prepare and distribute required reports.
* Observe and evaluate student's performance.
* Models Our Ways of Working and supports a respectful and inclusive work environment enabling all team members to contribute to their full potential
* Acts with integrity and accountability, takes ownership for actions and results, both positive and those not meeting standard.
* Engages in conversation by sharing feedback and generously listens to other points of view.
* Seeks to learn more about the business; looks for efficiencies, improvements, and new ways of operations to improve overall results.

What you will bring:

* 1+ years' experience of prior language teaching experience
* Bachelor's Degree is required.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to recognize when clarification/verification of instructions and expectations for completion of projects is required.
* A cooperative spirit, teamwork and a positive attitude for all interpersonal communications
* History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Who you are:

* You are curious and continuously learn and grow your capabilities.
* You respect and value the power of conversation to bring people together, learn and solve problems.
* You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard.
* You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas.
* You make an impact by being bold and taking action.

We believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing opportunities for training, development and advancement.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.

The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins (SAIS) has been educating global leaders for more than 75 years. As a highly selective graduate institution with a distinguished faculty, SAIS consistently ranks as one of the top schools of international relations in the world. SAIS was founded to provide a practical approach to training students in international leadership and foreign relations, and to provide mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in related fields.
Language Studies Program

The Language Studies Program (LSP) contributes to the school mission of enabling its students to better understand the world and improve it through the instruction of language and culture in the context of international relations. As part of the school graduation requirements, MA students need to pass a language proficiency exam in one of the languages taught at SAIS. The LSP is responsible for the language proficiency assessment of these students. To fulfill its mission, the LSP works in conjunction with the Office of Academic Affairs, Admissions and Student Affairs.

The Language Studies Program at SAIS invites applications for our roster of part-time language professionals in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Persian, Russian and Spanish.

The Language Studies Program seeks to recruit candidates for the following positions:

+ (a) Language Testers. The responsibilities of language testers will be to develop proficiency assessments in one of the above languages.

Proficiency assessment. Credentials as language tester and native speaker fluency required.

+ (b) Language Lecturers. Minimum of five years of experience as language lecturer at college level required, and an interest in content-based instruction in topics of International Relations desired.

(a) Language Testers. Credentials as language tester and native speaker fluency required.

(b) Language Lecturers. Minimum of five years of experience as language lecturer at college level required, and an interest in content-based instruction in topics of International Relations desired.

Preferred qualifications:

Additional requirements for Language Testers and/or Language Lecturers:

-Native Speaker fluency

-Masters Degree in linguistics, foreign language instruction or related discipline.

-Both testers and lecturers can work remotely or on-campus (on-campus preferred)

-Legally permitted to work in the US

Please include the following documents in your application:

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Statement of teaching philosophy (for lecturers)

+ Course evaluations (for lecturers)

+ Language tester certification (for testers)

Job Type: Part Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
AIS is looking for instructors to join our Afterschool Heritage Language program in the following languages: Greek, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Swahili. The teacher will lead a class in that is composed of beginners and mixed ages (5 to 10 years old). The class group is small (3 to 8 students). Students have a cultural connection to the language but may not have language competency at the start of the course.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide opportunities for use of oral language skills.
• Develop cultural connections (literary, musical, customary, etc.).
• Engage students’ families in the program to establish a bridge between school and home identity.
• Use and develop student reading and writing skills in context.
• Engage students through STEAM-based (science, art, etc.) problem-solving activities once students have reached a level when they have developed basic communication skills.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Native speaker of Greek, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Swahili (please specify which language in your application).
• Experience working with elementary school aged children.
• Background in teaching or language acquisition desirable.
• Passionate about connecting language with culture.
• Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded and comfortable leading an active group of students in an inquiry-based environment.
• The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation that tutors will contribute to the development of the curriculum specific to language components.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• 3-4 weekly afternoon hours from 3:00-4:45 PM.
• Paid team meetings as needed.
• $50 per hour.
• Technologically savvy with Zoom.
• Commitment signed each semester.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Atlanta International School is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School’s current COVID-19 Immunization Proof and Testing policy states that all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 immunization or participate in regular COVID-19 testing. Regular testing opportunities are provided by the School on campus.

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.

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