Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Acton, MA

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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24-25 Spanish High School Equivalency Reading/Writing Teacher - AM

  • Somerville, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

To this end, The AM Spanish HSE RW teacher is responsible for teaching a range of writing, science and social studies topics....

7-12 Grade Spanish Teacher

  • Malden, MA (20 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Malden, MA (20 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

7-12 Grade Spanish Teacher - Affordable Housing Option Available with Position if Needed About Us: Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, located in Malden, MA, was founded in 1998 and serves over...

Latin Teacher - 0.4 FTE

  • Westford, MA (4 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westford, MA (4 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure, Foreign Language [Latin and Classical Humanities], Grades 5-12 required Requested by: Stephanie Grabowski-Devlin, World Language Curriculum Coordinator 30...

1.0 FTE High School Spanish Teacher (Anticipated 25-26)

  • Lexington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Anticipated High School Spanish/French Teacher

  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

the areas of Spanish/French by using the district assessment plan Evaluates each student's progress in Spanish/French knowledge and skills Prepares teaching materials and reports for implementing lesson...

French Teacher - LHS - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 days ago

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER 2025-2026 School Year Leominster High School is seeking a French teacher for a permanent position starting in August 2025....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Dorchester, MA (22 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (22 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

07th April, 2025 Why NHCS? Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional...

Spanish Teacher - Secondary Level - Leominster High School - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Leominster High School SPANISH TEACHER Full time FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Leominster High School is seeking a Spanish teacher for a permanent position starting in...

1.0 FTE Spanish Teacher (Beginning 2025-2026 School Year)

  • Reading, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Reading, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Demonstrates an understanding of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards....

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3....

Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher (April - June 2025)

  • Arlington, MA (15 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, MA (15 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure, Foreign Language [Spanish], Grades 5-12, is preferred....

Spanish Teacher - Melican Middle School (25-26 SY)

  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 16 days ago

instruction and using assessments effectively Creating an inclusive classroom environment through supportive exchanges with students and clear expectations for community behavior....

Spanish Teacher

  • Devens, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Devens, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School seeks a creative, Spanish-speaking educator to join a mission-driven, student-centered program grounded in the Ten Common Principles of the Coalition of...

Spanish Teacher (Middle School)

  • Arlington, MA (15 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Arlington, MA (15 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure, Foreign Language [Spanish], Grades 5-12, is required....

1.0 FTE Elementary Spanish Teacher SY 25/26

  • Wellesley, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wellesley, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Organizational and Management Skills : The role requires effective organizational and management skills to efficiently handle classroom dynamics, lesson planning, and administrative tasks....

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Acton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Acton, MA 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 Acton, MA
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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