Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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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French/Spanish Teacher of Secondary Education

  • Dudley, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Dudley, MA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: At his/her assigned school(s), and in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, the teacher's duties shall include but are not limited to the following:...

1.0 FTE Elementary Spanish Teacher SY 25/26

  • Wellesley, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA
  • 3 days ago

Organizational and Management Skills: The role requires effective organizational and management skills to efficiently handle classroom dynamics, lesson planning, and administrative tasks....

French Teacher (part-time) 2025-2026 School Year

  • Beverly, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 4 days ago

Since the time of our founding, French is Warings foreign language of study and much of the schools travel program is centered on the francophone world....

High School World Language Teacher

  • Buckland, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Buckland, MA
  • 4 days ago

MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Mohawk Trail Regional School 2025-2026 School Year High School World Languages Teacher – 1.0 FTE Position description Mohawk Trail Regional School is...

Middle School Spanish Teacher- 2025-26

  • Framingham, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 6 days ago

You will collaborate with the World Language Team Lead for curriculum and lesson planning....

group instruction, and student learning. o Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge...

7-12th Grade Spanish Teacher

  • Malden, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Malden, MA
  • 6 days ago

management, and organizational skills Successful completion of applicable MTEL exams within one year of employment Legal authorization to work in the United States Additional Information: This is a...

Spanish Teacher

  • Hanover, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Hanover, MA
  • 8 days ago

Spanish Teacher Hanover Public Schools Hanover High School - Hanover, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5187095 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Re-Posted:Yesterday Starting...

Spanish Teacher .6 FTE - Anticipated Opening

  • Acton, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 8 days ago

Spanish Teacher.6 FTE - Anticipated Opening R.J. Grey Junior High School R.J. Grey Junior High School - Acton, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5228790 Application Deadline:Posted until filled...

Foreign Language Teacher starting at $51,282.00

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 8 days ago

the middle school and.2 at the high school DUTIES: Plan and implement a curriculum aligned with the school's goals, expectations Routine administrative duties: assessment and grading students Have lesson...

High School World Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Winthrop, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Winthrop, MA
  • 9 days ago

Exhibit proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to communicate effectively. Foster creativity as an avenue of research and self-expression. Use critical and analytical...

Spanish Teacher - Talbot Middle School

  • Fall River, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 9 days ago

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

Spanish Instructor

  • Haverhill, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 10 days ago

Differentiated instruction will be used so that students of varied abilities and learning styles will learn. 7.Help students grow in their ability to work with others in classroom and school situations...

Bulletin 1625 Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher at Braintree High School

  • Braintree, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Braintree, MA
  • 12 days ago

Braintree High School is seeking to fill a long term substitute Spanish teacher position for September 2 - December 15, 2025. The position consists of 1 section of Spanish 2 Advanced Honors, 3...

High School World Language Teacher

  • Winthrop, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Winthrop, MA
  • 12 days ago

Exhibit proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to communicate effectively. Foster creativity as an avenue of research and self-expression. Use critical and analytical...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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