Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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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Leave Replacement French Teacher

  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

Excellent classroom management skills and technology skills....

High School Spanish Teacher- Anticipated Leave Replacement

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 3 days ago

High School Spanish Teacher- Anticipated Leave Replacement Delsea Regional HS District Delsea Regional High School - Franklinville, New Jersey This job is also posted in Delsea Regional HS...

Leave Replacement Spanish Teacher

  • Bedminster, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Leave Replacement Spanish Teacher JobID: 234 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 8/18/2025 Location: Bedminster Township School   Additional Information...

High School French Teacher

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 6 days ago

High School French Teacher JobID: 1520 Position Type: High School Teaching/Foreign Language - French Date Posted: 8/14/2025 Location: Vineland Public Schools Date Available: 09/02/2025 Closing Date:...

Position Type: High School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 8/14/2025 Location: Emerson Junior-Senior High School Date Available: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 08/29/2025   Additional...

Anticipated: World Language Teacher (Spanish) - High School

  • Bound Brook, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ
  • 8 days ago

group instruction as needed....

2025-2026 Spanish Teacher

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 15 days ago

The teacher will plan for small group instruction in which students are productively engaged in the learning while unsupervised by the teacher The teacher will create routines to assist with smooth...

Upper School Spanish Teacher

  • Gladstone, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Gladstone, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Collaborate with members of the Upper School World Language department to align lesson plans and curriculum. Submit grades quarterly and academic narrative comments twice a year....

Spanish Teacher : High School (9th-11th grade) - Wayne, NJ area

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 21 days ago

Kreco (formerly known as LLN) is a nationwide organization that specializes in PK-12 world language education. We support language learners of all kinds by connecting schools nationwide to...

High School Spanish Teacher- Anticipated Leave Replacement

  • Franklinville, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklinville, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Delsea Regional School District is seeking a leave replacement High School Spanish Teacher. Start Date: January 1, 2026. Candidates must possess a valid New Jersey CEAS or Standard Certificate...

3/5ths Part-Time Spanish Teacher

  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

The candidate must embrace differentiated instruction and demonstrate the ability to deliver an NJSLS-WL standards-based curriculum....

Spanish Teacher (Anticipated)

  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Employ differentiated instruction techniques, as needed. Implement required accommodations and services as required by pupils’ individualized education programs....

Spanish Teacher (Secondary)

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

The teacher will plan for small group instruction in which students are productively engaged in the learning while unsupervised by the teacher The teacher will create routines to assist with smooth...

World Language Spanish Teacher

  • Orange, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orange, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

World Language ~ Spanish Teacher JobID: 4385 Position Type: High School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Orange High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date...

Leave of Absence, French Teacher, High SchooL

  • Bloomfield, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 5/30/2025 Location: Bloomfield High School Date Available: 09012025 Closing Date: Until Position is filled   Additional Information:...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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