Foreign Language Teacher Jobs

A Foreign Language Teacher in secondary education is responsible for teaching students a new language, as well as educating them about the culture, history, and traditions associated with that language. Their duties include developing lesson plans, instructing students in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, and providing instruction on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the foreign language. The teacher may also organize cultural activities and events to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the language they are studying.

Important skills for a Foreign Language Teacher include excellent communication and instructional skills, patience, cultural sensitivity, and creativity in teaching methods. They must have a strong command of the language they're teaching, both written and spoken. Certification typically involves a Bachelor's degree in teaching or a relevant field and a state teaching certification, with additional certification or endorsement in teaching the specific foreign language. Prior to becoming a Foreign Language Teacher, an individual might have roles such as a Language Tutor, Teacher's Assistant, or an ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor.

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Spanish Teacher - High School

  • Mogadore, OH
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  • Mogadore, OH
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Spanish Teacher at the High School Job Summary: Qualifications: Appropriate certification Working Conditions: Application Procedure: Apply Online Selection Procedure:

2025-26 Vacancy: French Teacher - Fort Defiance High School

  • Fort Defiance, VA
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  • Fort Defiance, VA
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instruction to provide various learning experiences so all students can succeed; Assist with after school events as needed; Supervise students during class change, lunch duty and after school events...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • West Roxbury, MA
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  • West Roxbury, MA
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Catholic Memorial is seeking a full time Spanish teacher with experience and skills in curriculum development, classroommanagement, and pedagogy. Faculty members must have sufficient energy,...

Rocky Mountain Jr High - Spanish Teacher SY2526 (26356)

  • West Haven, UT
  • moments ago
  • West Haven, UT
  • moments ago

Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best...

Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Gillette, WY
  • moments ago
  • Gillette, WY
  • moments ago

Foreign Language Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal/Associate Principal DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: The purpose of a teacher's job is to teach students to read, write, problem solve, compute...

Spanish Teacher 7-12 (Middle/High School) - Anticipated Opening

  • Hamilton, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hamilton, OH
  • 3 hours ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 4/30/2025 Location: New Miami High Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled District:   New Miami Local...

Spanish Instructor

  • Belleville, KS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Belleville, KS
  • 3 hours ago

Republic County USD 109 www.usd109.org/ USD #109 is currently seeking to fill a Junior Senior High School Spanish Instructor position for the 2025-2026 school year. For questions regarding the...

High School Spanish Teacher- 25/26 School Year Employer Amergis Educational Staffing Location Marion, SC, US Salary $1675 / Week categories Employer Amergis Educational Staffing Location Marion,...

plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. - Evaluates students' academic growth, keeps...

Now Hiring Spanish Teacher in the Madison Area

  • Madison, WI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 9 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: + Teach Spanish language and culture to students of various ages + Develop engaging lesson plans and instructional materials + Assess and monitor student progress + Create a positive...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Ida Grove, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ida Grove, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $34k - $62k Per Year High School Spanish Teacher OABCIG High School Occupation: Educational Instruction and Library Occupations Location: Ida Grove, IA...

Spanish Teacher

  • Alleman, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Alleman, IA
  • 9 hours ago

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City,...

Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Bennington, VT
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bennington, VT
  • 10 hours ago

plans in advance Maintain productive lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and social progress of all studentsWork with colleagues to develop and...

2025-26 SY High School Spanish Teacher - BI

  • Hinesville, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hinesville, GA
  • 10 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Professional Georgia Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language/ Spanish (P-12) (Minimum certification level T4)....

Foreign Language Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching
Dyslexia affects 10-15% of the population. Dyslexic students often experience challenges in language learning and are often exempted from the study of additional languages. On this self-study...
Advanced TESOL Certification (Language Teachers Training)
Become a TESOL Canada Certified Language Teacher and Teach English online or in-class.Teaching opportunities are in Canada, the USA, Asia, Europe or South & Central America. Join the Advanced...
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language Certificate Course Online
In this part-time Teacher of English as a Foreign Language Certificate Course you will learn important principles and practical step-by-step techniques for becoming a teacher of English as a...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
32.4%
Doctorate Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
5.9%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some High School
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Foreign Language Teachers
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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