Foreign Language Teacher Jobs

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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History and Latin Teacher - Middle School

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Essential Teacher Qualifications: Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content Able to create a positive classroom...

Anticipated Spanish Teacher

  • Norway, ME
  • moments ago
  • Norway, ME
  • moments ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement in Secondary Social Studies....

2025-2026 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Florence, TX
  • moments ago
  • Florence, TX
  • moments ago

Classroom Management and Organization Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students....

Spanish Teacher

  • Newark, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • moments ago

THE ROLE LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional Spanish Teacher to join our mission-driven community. Our goal is to transform equity through opportunities for young people in Newark. Our...

Spanish Teacher

  • Akron, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Springfield High School and Junior High Opening for the 2022-2023 School Year Full Time Foreign Language Teacher Spanish 7-12 Appropriate license required....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago

management norms, and PBIS expectations.With the building leadership and grade level teams, write, implement, and evaluate Crew lessons....

Foreign Language Spanish Teacher - Los Banos High School

  • Los Banos, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Banos, CA
  • 3 hours ago

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER As part of a secondary teaching assignment, teaches one or more classes of a foreign language and assists other school duties as assigned. I....

Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE, Burlingame High School Post # 25038)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Valid CA Single Subject - Spanish Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information San Mateo Union High School...

Spanish Teacher - Harbor High School

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Harbor High School Requirements / Qualifications This position requires a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential for Foreign Language: Spanish and an English Learners Authorization....

Spanish Teacher

  • Hesperia, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hesperia, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Summary Job Summary Robust health, wellness, and retirement plans are included in the benefits package. Benefits rates and offerings are highly competitive. *Bonus for highly qualified...

High School Spanish Teacher 25-26 SY

  • Mojave, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mojave, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Required Credential(s) for this position Single Subject Teaching Credential: Foreign Language: Spanish Accepting Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP), and Intern Credential...

World Languages (Spanish) Teacher at Big Bear High School

  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Single Subject World Languages - Other Than English (SPANISH) with EL Authorization -3 Recent Letters of Reference -Resume Credential Copy Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current within the last...

Spanish Teacher- Multiple or Single Subject Credential

  • Tracy, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Classroom Management: Create and maintain a positive and conducive learning environment, fostering student engagement and participation....

Secondary Spanish Teacher - Papillion La Vista South High School

  • Papillion, NE
  • 3 hours ago
  • Papillion, NE
  • 3 hours ago

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience sustaining a strong foreign language program, use proven instructional techniques to help students develop second language proficiency and...

Terra Linda High School French Teacher 2025/2026 School Year

  • San Rafael, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Valid CA Single Subject French Credential with English Learner Authorization Requirements / Qualifications Job Summary Job Summary Please utilize the link at the bottom of this posting to...

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Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching
Dyslexia affects 10-15% of the population. Dyslexic students often experience challenges in language learning and are often exempted from the study of additional languages. On this self-study...
Advanced TESOL Certification (Language Teachers Training)
Become a TESOL Canada Certified Language Teacher and Teach English online or in-class.Teaching opportunities are in Canada, the USA, Asia, Europe or South & Central America. Join the Advanced...
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language Certificate Course Online
In this part-time Teacher of English as a Foreign Language Certificate Course you will learn important principles and practical step-by-step techniques for becoming a teacher of English as a...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers 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
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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