World Language Teacher (Spanish)

Various Locations; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a World Language Teacher (Spanish) to teach at School #26 and MLK. The role requires NJ World Language certification (Spanish) or Elementary K–6 certification, with strong knowledge of foreign language instruction and student growth.

Immediate start; salary ranges from $64,830 to $107,699 per year. The successful candidate will communicate effectively in English and another language, leverage technology for learning, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Teacher of World Language Certificate (Spanish) or Elementary K–6 Certification
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching a foreign language
• Knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and in another language, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology to augment authentic learning, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Assessment & data analysis

Classroom management

Technology use

Interpersonal skills

Education

NJ Teacher of World Language Certificate (Spanish)

Elementary K–6 Certification

Job description

World Language Teacher (Spanish)

Paterson Public School District Various Locations - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925523

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Locations: School #26 (.5) / MLK (.5)

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Teacher of World Language Certificate (Spanish)or Elementary K–6 Certification
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching a foreign language
• Knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and in another language, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology to augment authentic learning, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

For more information about this position, please visit theJob Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affir… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Angelica Esparza , Bilingual Student Services Coordinator
• 650 ACADEMIC SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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