Becoming a Spanish Teacher: Job Description & Salary Info

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What are the pros and cons of a Spanish teaching career? Get real job descriptions, career outlook and salary info to see if becoming a Spanish teacher is right for you.
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Pros and Cons of Becoming a Spanish Teacher

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As a Spanish teacher, you can expect to use oral and written assignments and exercises to teach students the language. Here are some general points to consider for this career path.

Pros of a Career as a Spanish Teacher
Job security through tenure laws in some states*
Can teach various grade levels*
Teachers may have summers off*
Can be rewarding helping students develop new language skills and knowledge*

Cons of a Career as a Spanish Teacher
Sluggish growth for high school teachers (6% during 2012-2022) and Northeast region*
Highly competitive due to limited job opportunities*
Public school teachers are required to meet state licensing and certification requirements*
Can be stressful (budget cuts, large class sizes or student behavioral problems)*

Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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    1. Grand Canyon University

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    2. Colorado Christian University

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      • Curriculum and Instruction, M.A. - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
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    3. Purdue Global

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    4. National University

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    5. Liberty University

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Colorado Christian University

  • Curriculum and Instruction, M.A. - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
  • Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure), B.A.
  • Elementary Education (Non-Licensure), B.A.

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Purdue Global

  • M.S. in Health Education
  • Master: Higher Education - Online College Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration

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National University

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  • MEd - Early Childhood Education

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Liberty University

  • MA: Music Education: Music Studies
  • MED: Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
  • MED: Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Technology (Non-Licensure)

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The Chicago School

  • Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning

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