Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in New York

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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High School Spanish Teacher

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

Candidates should know or be ready to learn responsive lesson planning practices. RACS offers full benefits to employees including New York State Teachers' Retirement, health, and dental benefits....

Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

This role involves creating lesson plans that promote listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures....

2025-2026 Middle School Spanish Teacher (5-8)

  • New York, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 21 days ago

Mission of NCS Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and...

Spanish Teacher

  • Davenport, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Davenport, NY
  • 28 days ago

Experience with differentiated instruction and integrating technology into lessons is preferred....

Middle School Spanish Teacher (leave replacement) from August-December 2025

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Applications should include: An updated resume A brief cover letter a lesson plan that would be appropriate for a middle school class...

Full Time Kindergarten Head Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include teaching reading, writing, social studies, science and math in Spanish and providing social-emotional support....

Full-Time Early Elementary Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026- School Year

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Google Classroom, Google Sites)....

Middle School Spanish Teacher

  • Inwood, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Inwood, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full-time High School Spanish teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The ideal candidate has an interactive approach to teaching that encourages the...

Summer School Spanish Teacher - Ithaca High School

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 60+ days ago

instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual....

SY 25-26 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 60+ days 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....

High School Spanish Teacher (25/26 School Year)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 60+ 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....

25-26 Hiring: Probationary High School Spanish Teacher

  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiar with ACTFL Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago

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

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

  • Bronx, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Maintains strong classroom management and implements school wide policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring and orderly school environment....

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in New York

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 York 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 York
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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