Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Iowa

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

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 1 day ago

Des Moines Christian School Teachers are student-focused professionals who fulfill the mission of DMCas the most significant school-related influence on student learning. DMC teachers are...

French Teacher

  • Sheldon, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 1 day ago

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is highly regarded, offering excellent resources and support for both staff and students....

6-12 Spanish Teacher

  • Hastings, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hastings, IA
  • 2 days ago

East Mills Community School District is hiring for a 6-12 Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Start date will be August of 2025. Required Qualifications Possess effective communication,...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Humboldt, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Humboldt, IA
  • 3 days ago

Humboldt High School is seeking an outstanding High School Spanish Teacher to join our Wildcat team. Our Spanish Department has two staff members serving students in Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish...

Spanish Teacher

  • Manchester, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, IA
  • 3 days ago

West Delaware Community Schools is seeking qualified applicants to serve as a full time High School Spanish Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Conditional licensure will be considered....

High School French Teacher

  • Manson, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Manson, IA
  • 4 days ago

Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in order to meet the needs of all learners Provides meaningful feedback of student learning, and differentiates instruction to meet individual...

Classroom Management & Environment Manages classroom structure, procedures, and behavioral expectations to create a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment....

High School Spanish (2 Positions)

  • Norwalk, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Norwalk, IA
  • 8 days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

$5000 Signing Bonus - 1.0 FTE High School Spanish Teacher

  • Lake View, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake View, IA
  • 11 days ago

group instruction as needed....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Ida Grove, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Ida Grove, IA
  • 15 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $35k - $64k Per Year High School Spanish Teacher OABCIG High School Occupation: Educational Instruction and Library Occupations Location: Ida Grove, IA...

1.0 FTE French Teacher

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 16 days ago

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement daily and long-range lesson plans that align with state standards in whole group, small group, and individual student experiences appropriate to the...

starting 2025-26 German Teacher

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago

Address: 3560 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA State of Iowa teaching license with 5-12 German endorsement required. Responsible for providing a personalized learning environment that supports...

French Teacher

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

French Teacher TeachIowa Dowling Catholic High School - West Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details Job ID:4949639 Application...

2025-26 High School World Language (Spanish) Teacher

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences....

Secondary Spanish Teacher

  • Johnston, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 45+ days ago

plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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