Spanish Teacher
The life of a middle school spanish teacher
Description
The job of a Spanish Teacher involves helping students communicate and understand the Spanish language. They encourage students to practice vocabularies they’ve learned and assist them in accurately listening, speaking, writing and reading Spanish.
Average Salary
The average salary for a Spanish teacher annually is about $47,100 to $51,180. While 1/10 of the teachers who got the highest salary got about $75,190 to $80,970.
Pros / Cons
Pros :
1. Teachers usually have summers off
2. Can teach various grade levels
3. Can be very rewarding teaching students a different and new language ( Ex. Marcos )
Cons :
1. Can be stressful
2. Very competitive
3. Have to meet state regulation laws
Spanish/Teaching Certification
Bachelor's degree required; some states require a master's degree teacher certification required, also known as licensure. Student teaching internship required. Patience, instructional skills, and communication skills.