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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SY 25-26 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 20 hours 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 (9-12)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 5 days ago

Management and Family/School Involvement + Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential + Professional...

High School Spanish Teacher (25/26 School Year)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 5 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....

MS/US Language Department: Spanish Teacher

  • Bronx, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 6 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
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

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

25-26 Hiring: Probationary High School Spanish Teacher

  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 8 days ago

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

Spanish Teacher

  • Utica, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 11 days ago

Spanish Teacher 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 1550 Champlin Avenue, Utica, NY 13502 $2,000 Sign on Bonus! Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities : The Teacher will implement a well-planned instructional...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Rochester, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 12 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

  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, 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...

Middle School Spanish Teacher

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

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students....

Spanish Teacher, JK-Gr 4 (Leave Replacement)

  • New York, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 23 days ago

Strong classroom management skills. Demonstrate excellence in classroom management and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques, ideally including Responsive Classroom....

Foreign Language (Spanish) Teacher

  • Wilton, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Wilton, NY
  • 24 days ago

Language Teacher teaches students how to read, write, and understand foreign languages....

Spanish Teacher

  • NY
  • 25 days ago
  • NY
  • 25 days ago

Adeptness in differentiating instruction to fully support a diverse range of learners and readiness levels....

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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
43.5%
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 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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