Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

THE ROLE LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional Spanish Teacher to join our mission-driven community. Our goal is to transform equity through opportunities for young people in Newark. Our...

Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Dwight School Spanish Teacher in New York , New York Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by...

Upper School Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in...

Lower School French Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in...

HS Latin Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

group instruction....

Full Time Kindergarten Head Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Duties include teaching reading, writing, social studies, science and math in Spanish and providing social-emotional support....

Spanish Teacher in Ridgewood, NJ

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Amergis Spanish Teacher in Ridgewood, NJ in Ridgewood , New Jersey The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plansof the classroom teacher in an effective manner. The School Teacher...

Upper School Spanish Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Qualified applicants will have experience teaching a variety of Middle School Spanish levels, differentiating instruction for a wide range of learners, and incorporating state-of-the-art technology...

Spanish Teacher (or other World Language)

  • Jersey City, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU HOLD A TEACHING CERTIFICATION ISSUED BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TEACH A WORLD LANGUAGE. Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring TWO...

SY 25-26 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

About Our School Welcome to Vertex, home of the lions! Were building a first-of-its kind, IB access for all academy in The Bronx that prepares students for the responsibilities of republican...

High School Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

High School Spanish Teacher (SY 25-26) About the Position Join the Prospect Schools teaching staff in our move to drive student growth and develop young minds. As a High School Spanish Teacher you...

Middle School Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning. Understanding of differentiated instruction....

Spanish Teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Spanish Teacher Employer Wellsville Central School Location Wellsville, NY, United States Salary Competitive categories Employer Wellsville Central School Location Wellsville, NY, United States...

Spanish teacher

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Your responsibilities will include lesson planning, classroom management, grading assignments, evaluating students progress, curriculum development and co-curricular leadership....

Spanish Teacher

  • Bergenfield, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Spanish Teacher JobID: 3390 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 2/12/2025 Location: Bergenfield High School Closing Date: 04/01/2025 2025-2026 Tenure Track Position Must hold NJ...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Ridgewood, NJ 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 Ridgewood, NJ
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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