Job Description

The duties of a Spanish language teacher include creating lesson plans, preparing classroom activities, organizing teaching materials, evaluating student performance, maintaining classroom records, meeting with parents, teachers and other professionals, and participating in campus events. Additional research and organizational or supervisory duties, such as overseeing the school\'s Spanish club, may also be required of a Spanish language teacher. Ultimately, it is the goal of a Spanish language teacher to use a variety of teaching tools for the purpose of teaching students to read, write, and speak Spanish. A Spanish language teacher may be expected to teach at many different levels of proficiency, so fluency in Spanish is necessary. Qualifications Required Education Typically, a bachelor\'s degree in Spanish and certification to teach are necessary for Spanish language teaching. These two requirements, as well as a semester of student teaching, are usually completed simultaneously in an undergraduate program. Teaching Spanish at a college or university typically requires a master\'s degree, although a teaching credential may not be. Licensing Requirements While all states require licensing to teach in public schools, it may not be needed to teach in a private school. Licensure requirements vary by state and may require certification in a specific grade level or subject. Maintaining a teaching license typically requires completing continuing education courses. Required Skills A Spanish language teacher may also be responsible for educating his or her students on the culture and history of countries that speak Spanish, so an overall interest in these topics is important. In addition, all teachers need strong organizational skills, patience, and enthusiasm for their subject. Because Spanish language teachers may need to hold conferences with parents, administrators or other professionals, good communication skills are a must. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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