FRENCH AND SPANISH TEACHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Apr 03, 2025 – The French and Spanish Teacher possesses advanced proficiency in French and Spanish, with solid subject knowledge in levels 1 through 3 for grades 6–12 and experience supporting students with learning differences and ADHD. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a proactive, compassionate approach to mentoring and teaching in dynamic educational environments. The teacher also maintains a commitment to continuous improvement, emotional regulation in high-pressure situations, and collaborative teamwork with a focus on student growth and well-being.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout French and Spanish Teacher Resume
- French Proficiency
- Spanish Proficiency
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Language Assessment
- Educational Technology
- Grammar Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Academic Writing
- Communication
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Empathy
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Mentoring
Summary of French and Spanish Teacher Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Modern Languages with 3 years of experience
- Experience teaching students in the United States of America.
- Knowledge of the pedagogy for teaching foreign languages to elementary-aged students with an emphasis on oral proficiency.
- Knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and ability to design lessons to help learners progress towards performance targets.
- Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction
- Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
- Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure needed for the language and grade levels.
- Ability to effectively lead World Language classes using 90%-100% target language.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English.
- The ability to travel from classroom to classroom and/or across buildings when needed.
- Flexibility for changes in assignment, teaching within grade levels in license, and up to 20% outside of these.
2. BA in Language Teaching and Pedagogy with 4 years of experience
- Hold a valid BC teaching certificate and have experience teaching French, with work experience teaching Spanish
- Strong knowledge of inquiry-based and project-based learning approaches
- Understanding and incorporating the cultural contexts of Spanish and French-speaking countries into lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Proficient in managing diverse classrooms with varying learning styles, ensuring a positive, structured, and respectful environment.
- Possess a passion for innovation and creativity, and be highly reflective and committed to continuous professional growth and improvement
- A strong aptitude in differentiated learning styles and a passion for educating the whole student
- Be a caring and compassionate educator who actively lives the company values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality, and Community
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity, be driven to succeed, and always put relationships first
- Have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in the approach, and ultimately help students do their best through truth and courage.
- Comfortable integrating technology in the classroom, including language-learning apps, digital media, and online resources
- Ability to develop and implement various formative and summative assessments to gauge student progress and provide timely feedback.
3. BA in Applied Linguistics with 5 years of experience
- A higher-level Spanish and French background.
- Solid subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas - Spanish 1 through Spanish 3, and French 1 through French 3 at grade levels 6- 12.
- Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD, as well as mentoring experience.
- Outgoing, well-organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
- Expertise in the relevant subject area.
- Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.
- Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
- Understand and support each student’s Formal Education Plan (FEP).
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledgeable of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem-solving skills
- Professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
- Ability to manage stress and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude
- Strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment, and respond with curiosity and compassion.