Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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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Spanish Teacher Summer 2025

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Spanish Teacher, (Temp) 0.6 FTE - Los Gatos High School

  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Requirements / Qualifications Single Subject Teaching Credential: Foreign Language-Spanish All documents listed as required must be submitted electronically via EDJOIN....

Long Term Subsitute Spanish Teacher, 0.6 FTE - Los Gatos High School

  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Single Subject Teaching Credential: Foreign Language-Spanish All documents listed as required must be submitted electronically via EDJOIN. Internal candidates documents are optional....

Spanish Teacher, 0.6 FTE - Saratoga High School

  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Single Subject Teaching Credential: Spanish All documents listed as required must be submitted electronically via EDJOIN. Internal candidates documents are optional. Copy of Transcript Credential...

Spanish Teacher

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 days ago

Kirby School in Santa Cruz, an independent coeducational grade 6-12 school, is looking for a part-time, in-person, Spanish teacher for middle and high school grades for the upcoming 2025-2026...

Dual Language Spanish Teacher - Holly Oak (3rd Grade)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil d....

Dual Language Spanish Teacher - Holly Oak (5th Grade)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each student d....

Spanish Teacher (Foreign Language) - Secondary 2025-2026

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Language Spanish Teachers....

SCS Part-time Spanish Teacher (6th-8th) - Monterey

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Our incoming part-time Spanish teacher will create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans to build a joyful and productive classroom environment....

High School Spanish Teacher (25-26)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Alpha teachers are expected to: Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging...

KIPP - Spanish Teacher - High School - San Jose (25-26)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 28 days ago

This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow....

Middle School Spanish Teacher

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

In the classroom, ACDS teachers are expected to differentiate instruction to meet a range of student needs and readiness levels....

Spanish Teacher, Upper School

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

preferred Has three+ years of teaching experience in relevant subject areas and appropriate grade-level division Has the ability to create and communicate well-organized, meaningful, and creative lesson...

Spanish Teacher- High School - San Jose

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve....

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA
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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