ESL Instructor

PolyCon Solutions seeks a part-time Instructor to support our prime contractor and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) client based in Washington, DC, supporting the FAA's Office of International Affairs (API) and FAA Academy. API plays an integral role in advancing the FAA's international mission to promote a safe, secure, seamless, and sustainable global aerospace system. API provides international coordination and outreach to support the harmonization of global aviation systems' modernization efforts. This is a part-time consulting employee position. The primary location is at the FAA in Washington, DC, with the potential for telework for qualified candidates and up to 10% business travel.

Responsibilities:

The Contractor will assist API with the development and delivery of various training courses as needed to meet agency requirements. The Training Instructor will develop, maintain, and update course materials and training plans. The incumbent will administer the FAA's English for Air Traffic Controllers and others as required. This work directly supports the FAA's safety mission and statutory requirements across multiple functional areas including safety oversight, security, and FAA Reauthorization implementation activities. The Training Instructor plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission-critical initiatives and addressing administration priorities. This is a part-time position.

• Develop and deliver English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, with an emphasis on English language proficiency for international air traffic controllers and other aviation personnel, as needed to support FAA training requirements.
• Provide support to respond to customer requirements; strategic planning for schedules and human resource management; and coordination with other task resources with an integrated approach to accomplishing the task order's purpose.
• Configure and manage virtual training technology on an FAA-approved platform to support remote course delivery in a functional learning environment for international participants.
• The candidate communicates with internal and client project team members regarding solution design, process, and/or approaches.
  • The desired incumbent will develop solutions to problems that are unclear and require thorough analysis and understanding of domain knowledge.
• Produce post-course delivery notes and observations submitted to the FAA Course Manager no later than five (5) business days after each course completion.
  • Reports will include time tracking of lesson blocks, observations on delivery flow, lesson order, part-task activities, simulations, and laboratory exercises, and identification of areas for improvement.
• Provide support in developing, updating, and analyzing project tracking programs.
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for additional courses and/or projects for the FAA as requested by API.

Required Qualifications:

• Recent experience conducting technical training or teaching certification.
• Possess a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and demonstrated professional experience teaching English as a second language.
• Technical expertise utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to support business and strategic planning.
• Experience with training development and delivery.
• Have a certificate and professional experience teaching English as a second language.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in Federal Government contracting; FAA is a plus.
• Pilot and/or Air Traffic Control experience.
• Professional experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), supported by a relevant teaching certificate.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of Public Trust.

Location: The primary location is at the FAA in Washington, DC, with the potential for telework for qualified candidates and up to 10% business travel.

Company Overview:

PolyCon Solutions is a certified participant of the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that provides cutting-edge acquisition, program, financial and logistical support to the federal government. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Other benefits include 401K, paid government holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

PolyCon Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.