Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Language Arts Teacher in secondary education is responsible for the instruction of English Literature, Reading, Writing, and other language-related topics to students from Grade 6 to 12. Their duties include preparing lesson plans, conducting classes, providing one-on-one guidance to students, grading assignments, and tests, as well as collaborating with other educators to integrate cross-curricular instruction. They are also tasked with fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures students' language development skills, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and promoting cultural appreciation through literature.

Important skills for a Language Arts Teacher include strong communication, patience, creativity, and organizational abilities. They should be adept at classroom management and able to accommodate diverse learning styles. Relevant certifications can include a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, a teaching credential, and in many states, a Master's degree in Education is often preferred or required. Prior to becoming a Language Arts Teacher, a person may hold roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, a Tutor, or an English Literature Instructor at a smaller scale like a tuition center.

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English Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Valley High School / 2025-26 School Year

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

About the Employer Dublin, a suburban city in Alameda County's East Bay and Tri-Valley regions, has a population of about 73,000 and sits at the I-580/680 intersection. Dublin Unified School...

English Teacher (1.0 FTE, Mills High School Post # 25089)

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Valid CA Single Subject - English Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information San Mateo Union High School...

English Teacher

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Job Summary Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is hiring for a full-time English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The position will be teaching 5 sections in the English...

English Teacher-1.0 FTE @ Amador Valley High School - C26-1020

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

English Teacher-1.0 FTE @ Amador Valley High School - C26-1020 Print Requirements / Qualifications Single Subject Teaching Credential-English Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's and Postgraduate Degree...

Secondary English Teacher Pool

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document ) Credential Copy (This is a Required Document ) Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document ) Letter(s) of Recommendation (This is a...

English Teacher-1.0 FTE @ Foothill High School - C26-1018

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

English Teacher-1.0 FTE @ Foothill High School - C26-1018 Print Requirements / Qualifications Single Subject Teaching Credential-English Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's and Postgraduate Degree if...

English/Language Arts Teacher - Intermediate School - 2025-26 School Year Eligibility

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago

English/Language Arts Teacher - Intermediate School - 2025-26 School Year Eligibility About the Employer Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK...

2025-26 High School English Teacher (11th/12th)

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary ABOUT US: Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori School is a 1-12th grade school that joined together Silver Oak High School and Golden Oak...

KIPP - English Teacher - High School - San Jose (24-25)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow....

English Teacher (1.0 FTE, Burlingame High School Post # 25069)

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Valid CA Single Subject - English Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information San Mateo Union High School...

English Teacher (1.0 FTE, Aragon High School Post # 25068)

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Valid CA Single Subject - English Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information San Mateo Union High School...

English Teacher - Middle and High School 2025-2026

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary The impact you will have: We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. As an instructional leader you will support...

Language Arts Teacher & Yearbook (Elective) - Chaboya Middle School

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids will be developed. 4. Basic attendance accounting and grade reporting will be performed. 5. Classroom environment a....

Full-time Junior High English Teacher, Grades 7-9

  • Los Altos, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Such a practice includes designing lesson plans and assessments that secure student understanding, mark progress, and scaffold English content so that students are prepared for the transition to the...

Hebrew Language Teacher (Beged Kefet)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Core Duties: Serve as a role-model to students by contributing to their curiosity, learning and development Create and implement lesson plans for each class based on program goals Assign, collect...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%
Doctorate Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
2.9%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Language Arts Teachers in Palo Alto, CA
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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