Language Arts Teacher Jobs in San Mateo, 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 (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 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 - Middle School (25-26)

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve....

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

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Secondary English Teacher Pool

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

High School English Teacher

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago

About the Employer St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual,...

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

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, 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...

Upper School English Teacher

  • Lafayette, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Developing daily lesson plans and assessments of student performance?...

English Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Berkeley High School - 25-26 SY

  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Internal & External Applicants: -EdJoin Application -Valid, California Teaching Credential: Single Subject - English -English Learner (EL) Authorization External Applicants must also submit:...

EL English Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Berkeley High School - 25-26 SY

  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Berkeley Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Internal & External Applicants:-EdJoin Application-Valid, California Teaching Credential: Single Subject - English-English...

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

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Mateo, 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
  • 15 days ago
  • San Mateo, 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...

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

  • Los Altos, CA (17 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (17 miles from San Mateo, 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 (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, 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...

KIPP - English Teacher - High School - San Lorenzo (25-26)

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

KIPP - English Teacher - Middle School - Redwood City (25-26)

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve....

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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