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.

1-15 of 26 Jobs

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

English Teacher, .60 FTE, James Logan High School

  • Union City, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union City, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Must have Preliminary or Professional Clear Single Subject English credential. Attach resume and 3 letters of recommendation to on-line EDJOIN application. Requirements / Qualifications

Summer School 2025 - High School English Teacher

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

Credential Copy (This is a Required Document) Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document) Letter(s) of Recommendation (1-3 Letter(s) of Recommendation Required) Resume (This is a Required...

High School English Teacher (.6 FTE) for 2025-26

  • Piedmont, CA (17 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Piedmont, CA (17 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days ago

About the Employer Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD) is dedicated to providing all students with a comprehensive educational program that includes a broad-based curriculum, exemplary staff,...

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Essential Duties: Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally-appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments....

English Teacher (0.4 FTE, San Mateo High School Post # 25108)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 16 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...

Mercy High School- Burlingame - English Teacher (Short-Term)

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

The long-term English teacher will be responsible for lesson planning, lesson delivery, grading, and communication with students and their parents....

English Teacher (High School) (25-26SY)

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

Core State Standards, student-centered, mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis, preferred 2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results, preferred Familiarity...

Middle School English Teacher 25 -26 SY

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

Instructional Delivery: Develop and implement engaging and effective lesson plans aligned with state standards and the network-adopted subject-specific curriculum....

American Sign Language Teacher

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 28 days ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records....

English Teacher - Archbishop Riordan High School

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

Preparing/implementing lesson plans that lead to student mastery of curriculum content? Working with students and their families to promote personal growth and success?...

[2025-2026] Middle School Global Citizenship and G8 English Teacher

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

RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement Common Core State Standards-aligned units of study and lessons that build and integrate rigorous, hands-on, inquiry-based and student-centered learning experiences...

English Teacher

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

English Teacher 80% (Possible option for full time with Theater/Acting) Job Description: Maybeck High School, a small, independent, college-preparatory high school in Berkeley, seeks an English...

Director of Advancement

  • Belmont, CA (4 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belmont, CA (4 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Notre Dame High School - Belmont See attachment on original job posting Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation. Refer to the job posting for a list of required...

High School English Teacher

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 45+ 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,...

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

Moving to San Mateo, CA? Find some basic demographic data about San Mateo, CA below.


Local
National
143,508
4,252
Medium/Lg

Language Arts Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireSecondaryTeachers curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Advanced TESOL Certification (Language Teachers Training)
Become a TESOL Canada Certified Language Teacher and Teach English online or in-class.Teaching opportunities are in Canada, the USA, Asia, Europe or South & Central America. Join the Advanced...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...
AI for Teachers
AI for Teachers is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators prepare themselves and their students for a future which is becoming increasingly automated Technology and...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


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
1.8%
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%


Language Arts Teacher Related Career Advice Articles

Secondary teacher standing in front of row of lockers
Give Your Secondary Teacher’s Salary a Bump

Whether you’re currently searching for your next job—with available means to increase your income—or simply looking to make a little more cash without changing schools, this guide can help.

Read article »
Special education teacher instructing student
6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Special Education Teacher

Discover effective ways to avoid burnout as a special education teacher. Learn about special education teacher burnout, self-care, and stress management.

Read article »