Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Gurnee, IL

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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25-26 SY - Spanish Teacher Part Time - St. Theresa - Palatine - VIC. I

  • Palatine, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (19 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Providing differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and promote language acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing....

Gr. 6 Social Studies (Spanish) Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 15 days ago

a variety of language acquisition methods and strategies Provides individualized and small group instruction as needed to implement the instructional bilingual/ESL/dual language program Confers with...

Gr. 7 Social Studies Dual Language (Spanish) Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 15 days ago

a variety of language acquisition methods and strategies Provides individualized and small group instruction as needed to implement the instructional bilingual/ESL/dual language program Confers with...

25-26 School Year - Dual Language (Spanish) Teacher

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District...

World Languages - Spanish Teacher - 0.8 FTE

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Develop and implement engaging and effective lesson plans that align with curriculum standards....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Lake Villa, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Villa, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

High School Spanish Teacher JobID: 1488 Position Type: High School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Community H.S....

25-26 School Year - Dual Language (Spanish) Teacher- Social Studies

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Middle Grades Social Studies endorsement preferred. Application Procedure: Online Application Salary and Benefits: Per KEA Union Contract...

Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE) - 25/26 SY

  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards....

2024-2025 Temporary Spanish Teacher at Northbrook Junior High (1/27/2025 thru 3/21/2025 estimated)

  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 1/13/2025 Location: Northbrook Junior High School Date Available: 01/27/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    2024...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Gurnee, IL

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Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Gurnee, IL 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 Gurnee, IL
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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