Is it difficult to find a job as a Spanish teacher?

Question

I'm starting back to school next Monday. i had decided to go for math and science middle education, but now i am leaning more towards trying to major in Spanish. my only fear is not being able to find a job. There are so many positions open for math teachers right now but i am more interested in being a Spanish teacher, but there is only 1 teacher in each school. so i am wondering if we have any Spanish teachers on here if it was hard for them to find a job. any input is welcome.

Answer 1

It's easier to get a job teaching math than a foreign language.  I agree that you should get a math or science degree and then take the test to also become certified in Spanish.  That way if you can't find a Spanish job right away you can teach math or science while you're waiting for a job to open up.

Math teachers are especially in demand right now.

Answer 2

I am not a spanish teacher - I teach math and science but I do know a bit about hiring and needs.

You have it correct - the difficulty in finding a job as a Spanish teacher is simple mathematics. At my middle school we have 20 or so math teachers and Foreign language is not offered as an elective. At the local high school, there are 40 math teachers (its one of the largest in the nation - Im in Los Angeles) and the foreign language department has 8 faculty - 4 of which teach Spanish.

You will be waiting a long time for someone to retire.

Here is a better way:

Once you earn your BA and enter the teacher credentialing program - you are allowed to sit for as many subject matter verification tests as you feel qualified for. Get your Math and science certification - that way you can find a job immediately - but minor in foreign languages and sit for the certification tests.

I did something similar - I have a microbiology undergrad degree - but when I sat for my tests - I sat for Bio, Health, Geoscience and math. I am certified to teach all of them - leaving me in control.

See your education advisor and check your states website to see how many units in each subject you'd need to be considered highly qualified when its all finished.

Answer 3

If you are in the U.S. I can't imagine you having any problem finding a spanish teacher job, after all this is pretty much Mexico.

Answer 4

Why don't you try majoring in 2 fields of interest, so if ever you wont find any job from the other, you still have 1 lifesaver.

Answer 5

You will have an easier time finding a Spanish teaching job.  Excellent states to look at are NY, FL, GA, NV, CA.  I would recommend getting certified k-12, that way you can teach any grade`level, which makes you very marketable. Buena suerte!