Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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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SY 25-26 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Specific Responsibilities: Design and teach five periods each day (two periods daily of prep time). Utilize Universal Design for Learning method of planning and instruction to reach all learners....

Upper School Spanish Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Qualified applicants will have experience teaching a variety of Middle School Spanish levels, differentiating instruction for a wide range of learners, and incorporating state-of-the-art technology...

Spanish Teacher Grades 5-8 for 2025-2026 School Year (Tenure Track)

  • Watchung, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Watchung, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Spanish Teacher Grades 5-8 for 2025-2026 School Year (Tenure Track) JobID: 489 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 4/25/2025 Location: Valley View School Date...

High School Spanish Teacher (25/26 School Year)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago

to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency....

UB High School Foreign Language Instructor

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Title: UB High School Foreign Language Instructor Department: TRiO Reports to: Trio Director Position Type: Staff Position Summary: High School Foreign Language Instructors: Spanish I, Spanish II, French...

MS/US Language Department: Spanish Teacher

  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

instruction and UDL in the Language classroom A desire to participate in community activities such as Advisory groups, service opportunities, or other co-curriculars Fluency in the effective use of...

Middle School Spanish Teacher 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago

The foreign language teacher works with the school administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with students' parents, guardians, and/or caregivers....

Certified Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Candidates must hold a valid teaching certification in Spanish and demonstrate strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Caldwell, NJ (18 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Caldwell, NJ (18 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/World Language - Spanish Date Posted: 1/28/2025 Location: James Caldwell High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: until filled   Additional...

High School World Language Teacher- Tenure Track

  • Wallington, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wallington, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

group instruction as needed....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3....

Spanish and French Teacher

  • Englewood, NJ (13 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (13 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate records....

High School - Spanish - TEACHER (9-12) 2025-2026

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Using a shared FLACS Network Spanish Language curriculum aligned with the NYS Learning Standards for World Languages (2021), the Spanish Teacher will design daily lesson plans that are responsive to...

French Teacher Grades 6-8

  • Madison, NJ (22 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (22 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 16 days ago

plans aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines Ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a love of learning and encourages student participation...

Italian - Foreign Language Teacher

  • Garfield, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Garfield, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 19 days ago

group instruction as needed....

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Brooklyn, NY 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 in Brooklyn, NY
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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