Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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

  • Lexington, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 9 hours 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....

Secondary Level Spanish Teacher

  • Brockton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Secondary Spanish LanguageTeacherposting for 2025-2026Cardinal Spellman High School, a co-educational, competitive college-preparatory Catholic High School ( 9-12) in Brockton, MA., is seeking a...

Dual Language Spanish Teacher First Grade

  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

Performance Responsibilities : Teach in a 50/50 model program, including Spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, using district curriculum maps and curricular resources, reflecting...

group instruction, and student learning. o Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge...

Spanish Teacher

  • Avon, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Avon, MA
  • 4 days ago

Avon Middle-High School is seeking a Spanish for the 25-26 school year. Candidate must meet all licensure and requirements as set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...

Middle School World Language (Spanish) Teacher

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 4 days ago

The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to...

Anticipated High School Spanish/French Teacher

  • Danvers, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Danvers, MA
  • 4 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Leominster, MA
  • 5 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA
  • 5 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...

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...

Foreign Language Teacher-French (Grades 9-12)

  • Southbridge, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 7 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED: Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution; Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Foreign Language (5-12); Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI...

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

  • Reading, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Reading, MA
  • 7 days ago

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

High School Latin Teacher (.6 Fte)

  • Franklin, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, MA
  • 8 days ago

Franklin High school is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Latin teacher for a one-year, 0.6 FTE position to teach Latin 3 and Latin 4. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago

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

Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher (April - June 2025)

  • Arlington, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Arlington, MA
  • 12 days ago

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

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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