Middle School World Language Teacher

Mafla; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Potsdam Central School District is seeking a World Language Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at AA Kingston Middle School in Potsdam, NY. This on-site role involves delivering engaging instruction in French and Spanish to middle school students.

Preferred candidates hold a major in French and Spanish or French with coursework in Spanish, or Spanish with coursework in French; eventual New York State certification is required.

Qualifications

• Dual certification in French and Spanish 7–12 preferred; however, certification in French or Spanish with coursework and/or experience accepted.
• New York State certification will be required.
• 2 preparations, travel opportunities, collaboration with a supportive team that carries a Schools to Watch designation

Responsibilities

• Teach world language at the middle school level using an acquisition-focused approach.
• Collaborate with a team of language teachers and participate in exchanges and district programs

Skills

French

Spanish

Education

Major in French and Spanish

Major in French with Spanish coursework

Major in Spanish with French coursework

Job description

Position Title: Middle School World Language Teacher

Start Date: 09/01/2026
End Date:

Location: AAK Kingston Middle School, Potsdam New York

Job Information:

Potsdam Central School District is seeking a World Language Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

Location: AA Kingston Middle School

Preferred Requirements:
Dual certification in French and Spanish 7–12 preferred; however, certification in French or Spanish with coursework and/or experience in other language accepted.

Eventual New York State certification will be required.

Unique aspects of this position: 2 preparations, travel opportunities, and collaboration with a supportive team that carries a Schools to Watch designation

The World Language department uses an acquisition-focused approach.

Complete Job Posting:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2H2cYSIREMaxlUQeWl5Jdx_eQJZOiutbHYuWlA33v8/edit?usp=sharing

Additional Information:
Potsdam, New York is a fabulous location, situated just outside the Adirondack Park, about 1.5 hours from Lake Placid (home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics), and just over 2 hours from Montreal, Quebec.

Cost of living info:
https://www.erieri.com/cost-of-living/united-states/new-york/potsdam

Video of our French Exchange:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0fE4htYqmjUgFTGnLBSagXx1JDOb2G8/view?usp=sharing

Brochure of our French Exchange:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B64nEHkNdfF1eGhlMWtqODFwNFU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-DRHwebISXTGk5chI6-ccEw

• Major in French and Spanish, OR


• Major in French with some coursework/proficiency in Spanish, OR


• Major in Spanish with some coursework/proficiency in French

NY State teacher certification preferred; other state certifications accepted (with commitment to obtaining NY State certification)

Language/Languages: French and Spanish (2 preps, intro level)

Contact Name: Patty Moosbrugger