Leidos Is Hiring A Korean Language Instructor

Join Leidos as a Korean Language Instructor and Make a Difference! 🇰🇷

Leidos is seeking a dedicated and skilled Korean Language Instructor to support a high-priority government mission. This full-time, in-person position combines teaching, language assessment, and cultural immersion to develop language proficiency in adult learners.

Key Responsibilities 👍

• Provide 3–5 hours of daily language instruction across proficiency levels ILR 0–3.
• Create customized instructional materials and training aids tailored to individual learning objectives.
• Undergo sponsor-provided training to become a certified language tester.
• Conduct 3–4 weekly language proficiency assessments following certification.
• Teach through cultural immersion, leveraging an understanding of language culture and current events.
• Collaborate with senior instructors to maintain high instructional standards and curriculum quality.

Minimum Qualifications 🎓

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or the country where the target language is spoken. Additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Either:
  • 3+ years of direct adult teaching experience, or
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in developing instructional materials tailored for adults.
• Familiarity with ILR Scale and current cultural developments in the target language.

Language Testing Requirements ✍️

• Pass a Leidos-administered or approved commercial translation test (3 hours).
• Minimum passing scores:
  • English test: 90% or higher
  • Translation Test: 4 or higher
  • Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI): 5/5/5 (Speaking/Listening/Reading)

Security Clearance 🔒

• No clearance required to apply.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, which Leidos will sponsor after passing all language assessments.
• Clearance must be fully adjudicated before starting work.

Ready to Make an Impact? 🚀

This isn’t just a job — it’s a mission. If you’re driven, qualified, and passionate about language education and national service, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume today and embark on a rewarding career that truly matters.

At Leidos, the opportunities are endless. We challenge our staff with meaningful assignments that foster professional and personal growth. Join us and help us revolutionize the industry. We’re not hiring followers — we’re recruiting innovators who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step beyond the ordinary and move forward faster than anyone else.

Additional Details

• Original Posting Date: May 1, 2026
• Pay Range: $92,300 – $166,850

About Leidos 🌐

Leidos is a leader in mission-driven digital and technological innovation, serving government and commercial clients worldwide. Based in Reston, Virginia, with approximately 47,000 employees and annual revenues of about $16.7 billion (FY 2025), we’re committed to making a difference. Learn more at Leidos.com.

Pay & Benefits 💼

We offer competitive compensation packages along with comprehensive health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options. Discover more at leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Safety & Security 🛡️

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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 🤝

Leidos values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.