LINGUIST List 23.944 Fri Feb 24 2012 Jobs: Various Languages; Applied Ling; Lang Acq: Teacher, VL247, LLC Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Kati Wheeler , Various Languages; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Teacher, VL247, LLC Message 1: Various Languages; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Teacher, VL247, LLC Date: 23-Feb-2012 From: Kati Wheeler <careersvl247llc.com> Subject: Various Languages; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Teacher, VL247, LLC E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: VL247, LLC Job Location: ---------------- (Telecommute) Job Rank: Teacher Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition Description: VL247 is hiring qualified native speakers of any language and culture to facilitate language training to a diverse range of students. Languages include but are not limited to: - Arabic MSA - Brazilian Portuguese - Chinese; Mandarin - Czech - Dari - Finnish - Hindi - Italian - Korean - Lao - Norwegian - Pashto - Persian Farsi - Portuguese (Continental) - Romanian - Russian - Serbo-Croatian - Somali - Spanish - Swahili - Swedish - Tagalog - Urdu - and more! Classes take place online in a live, virtual school environment and candidates are required to have computer and technical proficiency. Additional minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree; native fluency in the language; and basic English language skills. Further, it is preferred that applicants possess knowledge and understanding of the ILR proficiency scale (Interagency Language Roundtable). Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of the respective area's history, culture, politics and economy; possess the ability to use the latest technology; and be open to new teaching techniques. Also desired is experience in teaching language skills to a wide range of students, from beginners to those at a more advanced proficiency level. Instructors for VL247 be will part of a team approach that develops training content that realistically relates to the student's interests and needs. Not only will the instructor's responsibility be to foster an environment that promotes language learning and cultural enrichment but also to demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of the student's interests and needs into every session. Candidates can submit a resume to the application email address below. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: careersvl247llc.com Contact Information: Kati Wheeler Email: careersvl247llc.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 24-Feb-2012       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.