Language Instructor
Azmi Enterprise
Published Date: • Islamabad, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Job Listing – Language Instructors (Urdu & English)
U.S. Embassy Islamabad – Post Language Program
Positions Available
• 2 × Urdu Language Instructors
• 2 × English Language Instructors
Location
U.S. Embassy compound, Islamabad. Virtual instruction may be required as directed.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30. Instructors must be present on the compound during these hours for teaching, preparation, materials development, and student counseling.
Contract Duration
One-year base period with four optional one-year extensions.
Minimum Requirements (All Instructors)
• Bachelor’s degree in the language being taught.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience with adult foreign students.
• English proficiency at ILR Level 3 (General Professional Proficiency). Must be able to handle professional correspondence and coordination in English.
• Strong subject expertise and ability to move students to target proficiency levels.• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software (including InPage for Urdu instructors).
• Experience with online teaching platforms (Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Skype).
• Two verifiable professional references.
• Demonstrated cultural competence.
• Ability to provide clear performance feedback and submit accurate, timely reports.
Preferred
Prior experience with NFATC / Foreign Service Institute teaching methodology.
Additional Conditions
• Successful candidates must complete U.S. Embassy security clearance and Risk Analysis Management (DS-4184) vetting.
• Full-time on-compound presence is required.
• Instructors will not work unescorted until clearance and badging are complete.
Compensation
Competitive monthly salary under a firm-fixed-price contract.
How to Apply
Send the following to ******** with the subject line:
“Urdu Instructor Application” or “English Instructor Application”
1. Updated CV
2. Educational certificates and teaching qualifications
3. Proof of English proficiency (test scores, relevant degree, or professional references confirming Level 3 ability)
4. Contact details for two professional references
5. Short cover letter outlining adult teaching experience
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selected candidates may be required to deliver a sample lesson as part of the final selection process.
Equal Opportunity
We provide equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or marital status.
Responsibilities
• Deliver survival, beginner, intermediate, and advanced language courses to adult Embassy personnel.
• Conduct specialized short courses and section-specific training.
• Teach one-on-one or small groups (1–6 students).
• Design and implement individualized training plans to address proficiency gaps.
• Administer language proficiency tests and track student progress.
• Provide regular counseling (bi-weekly for all students; weekly for at-risk students).
• Prepare all required reports, including progress documentation, end-of-session feedback, and biannual surveys.
• Develop teaching materials, maintain a resource library, and manage a shared digital platform.
• Integrate approved technology (including AI tools) into instruction.
• Attend monthly coordination meetings.
Experience
3 Years
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Required Skills
- Language Proficiency
- Cultural competency
- Communication Skills
- English proficiency at ILR Level 3
- MS Office
- Online Teaching Platforms
- Lesson Planning
- Student assessment
- Performance Feedback
- Report Writing
Nice to Have Skills
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Instructional Technology