Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Kentucky

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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Foreign Language Teacher

  • Somerset, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 3 days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. 6....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Walton, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Walton, KY
  • 3 days ago

Organization Information Walton-Verona Independent Schools is committed to excellence in teaching and learning with a goal of preparing our students for life through academics, extracurricular...

Spanish Teacher

  • Versailles, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Versailles, KY
  • 4 days ago

Organization Information The Woodford County Public Schools in Versailles, Kentucky is a high performing district located just outside of Lexington, the state's second largest metropolitan area....

Districtwide Latin Instructor serving High School JOB ID: 5203999

  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 days ago

Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Powderly, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Powderly, KY
  • 13 days ago

Organization Information The Muhlenberg County School System serves over 4300 students from Preschool through Grade 12. There are five elementary schools, one middle schools, one high school, an...

High School Spanish Instructor JOB ID: 5175254

  • Lexington, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 26 days ago

Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with...

High School Spanish Teacher- 2025-2026 School Year

  • Owenton, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Owenton, KY
  • 26 days ago

Organization Information The Owen County School District consists of four schools located on one campus. Owen County Lower Elementary houses pre-school and grades K through 2, Owen County Upper...

Lafayette High School Spanish Instructor 1.0 FTE

  • Lexington, KY
  • 27 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 27 days ago

Lafayette High School Spanish Instructor 1.0 FTE Fayette County Public Schools LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL - Lexington, Kentucky This job is also posted in Fayette County Public Schools Job Details Job...

Itinerant Spanish Teacher- Hancock County Middle and High School

  • Hawesville, KY
  • 27 days ago
  • Hawesville, KY
  • 27 days ago

Organization Information The Hancock County School District is located in a small rural environment that is also highly industrialized. Hancock County has an estimated population of 8,655 with an...

Districtwide High School Itinerant Spanish Instructor JOB ID: 5152637

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with...

Spanish Teacher

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information Scott County School System is located in the heart of the Bluegrass in Georgetown,Kentucky. Our district has 2 high schools, a Career and Technical School, a n alternative...

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

2025-2026 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Falmouth, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Falmouth, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information Pendleton County is a rural district located in Northern Kentucky about 35 miles south of Cincinnati and about 50 miles north of Lexington. The Mission of Pendleton County...

Spanish Teacher

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information The vision statement of Graves County Schools is "Striving for Excellence: No Exceptions, No Excuses." The Graves County Board of Education endorses the concept of student...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Ludlow, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ludlow, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Organization Information The Ludlow Independent School District is a suburban/urban district serving students in preschool through 12th grade in the city of Ludlow. The city of Ludlow has...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Kentucky offer the following education background
Master's Degree
43.6%
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 in Kentucky
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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