Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in New York

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

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 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
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 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
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 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...

Full-Time Spanish Teacher (Grades 7-12) - Liberty, NY

  • Liberty, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Liberty, NY
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview: Sunbelt is seeking a dedicated, NYS Certified Spanish Teacher for a full-time position in Liberty, NY. The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for creating a flexible and...

Part-Time Spanish Teacher (Grades 7-12) - Liberty, NY

  • Liberty, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Liberty, NY
  • 4 days ago

Sunbelt is seeking a dedicated Spanish Teacher for a part-time position in Liberty, NY. This role involves creating a flexible and dynamic program that provides specialized instruction in Spanish...

2025-26 Probationary German Teacher

  • Henrietta, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Henrietta, NY
  • 6 days ago

Seeking highly qualified candidates for a tenure-track position teaching German at the Secondary level. The successful candidate will demonstrate engaging language acquisition strategies for...

HS Latin Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

group instruction....

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

Spanish Teacher

  • North Babylon, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • North Babylon, NY
  • 9 days ago

Spanish Teacher JobID: 824 Position Type: High School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: North Babylon High School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date: 03/12/2025...

Spanish Teacher 25-26 School Year

  • Brockport, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Brockport, NY
  • 9 days ago

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

Upper School Spanish Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 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...

SY 25-26 High School Spanish Teacher

  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 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
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 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
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago

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

Spanish Teacher Position

  • Hudson, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Hudson, NY
  • 16 days ago

Job Opening Information Spanish Teacher Position Job Number 021025-58 Application Deadline 3/31/2025 Position Start Date 3/12/2025 Position Title Spanish Teacher Position Required Application Type...

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in New York 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 New York
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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