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Job Opportunity: Language Instructor (Italian & English as Second Language)
We are looking for individuals who want to join our team in Vicenza, Italy.
Location: Vicenza, Italy | Start Date: Immediate | Schedule: Part-time
Make a Difference Behind the Mission
Empower military community members to connect with their host nation and each other through language instruction. As a dual‑language instructor, you'll teach Italian to service members and families seeking to integrate into local culture, while also providing English as a Second Language instruction to support non‑native speakers. This unique position allows you to make a lasting impact on students' ability to communicate, build relationships, and thrive during their time in Italy.
What You'll Do
Conduct Italian language instruction for Beginner (8 sessions/year) and Intermediate (4 sessions/year) levels
Provide English as a Second Language instruction for Basic and Intermediate levels
Develop and maintain comprehensive course syllabi, lesson plans, and post‑course assessments
Lead classroom instruction twice weekly in 2‑hour sessions over 8‑week cycles
Organize and conduct cultural immersion field trips (2 per session) to reinforce language learning
Create and administer end‑of‑course tests requiring 70% minimum passing score
Maintain class attendance records using DA Form 5900 and submit weekly
Prepare monthly status reports on program activities and student outcomes
Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and proficiency levels
Coordinate field trip logistics including safety planning and transportation arrangements
Manage classes ranging from 6 to 20 students with varying backgrounds
What You Bring
Associate's degree or higher in Education, Teaching, or Foreign Languages from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 years of full‑time experience teaching Italian and/or English to adults in formal and informal settings
Fluent (Level 4) proficiency in both Italian and English—reading, writing, and speaking
Strong curriculum development skills and knowledge of language pedagogy
Experience with assessment and evaluation methods for language proficiency
Excellent classroom management and student engagement abilities
Cultural competency and ability to teach cross‑cultural communication concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office for lesson planning and reporting
Creative approach to incorporating experiential learning and field trips
Must be able to pass required background checks (U.S. citizen or Host Nation)
Flexibility to accommodate field trip scheduling and occasional rescheduling needs
Why You'll Love It Here
Part‑time schedule with flexibility—13 hours per week across four days
Blend of classroom instruction and experiential cultural field trips
Directly impact students' ability to communicate and connect in Italy
Work with motivated adult learners eager to build language skills
Creative freedom in lesson planning within established curriculum framework
Professional development opportunity teaching both Italian and English
Rewarding experience watching students progress from basic to conversational fluency
French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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