Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Torrance, 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 - High School

  • Chaminade College Preparatory
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago

English Teacher - High School Chaminade College Preparatory - 4.0 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $60,789 - $93,267 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health...

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English Teacher High School

  • LA Catholics
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging ENGLISH TEACHER with great classroom management skills for our high school campus (grades 9-12) in West Hills, California....

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English Teacher

  • LA Catholics
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 days ago

JOB DUTIES Develops and implements a standards-aligned English Language Arts curriculum Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to individualized and/or small-group instruction and student...

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High School English Teacher (SY 2026-2027)

  • EDJOIN
  • Windsor Hills, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Windsor Hills, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 days ago

High School English Teacher (SY 2026-2027) at ICEF Public Charter Schools Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/22/2026 Contact Human Resources Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay...

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English Language Arts Teacher (0.4 FTE) - 26-27

  • North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools
  • Torrance, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 10 days ago

True Openings as of 5/23/2026 English Language Arts Teacher (0.4 FTE) - 26-27 JobID: 18954 Position Type: Teacher/ High School Date Posted: 5/22/2026 Location: North High School This position is open...

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High School English Teacher - View Park High School

  • ICEF Public Charter Schools
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Teachers are expected to attend and participate in monthly Parent Engagement Meetings, Back-to-School Nights, Parent Conferences, and office hours/tutoring as communicated by the administration and...

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High School English Teacher

  • EDJOIN
  • Torrance, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 18 days ago

High School English Teacher at Ambassador Christian School Print Application Deadline 8/7/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/13/2026 Contact Michael Barker ... Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay...

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2026-2027 High School - English & ELD Teacher - Applicant Pool - OPEN, PROMOTIONAL & TEMPORARY at Torrance Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted...

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4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

  • Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 27 days ago

plans that include all bilingual areas to be taught Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents Attend specified in-service meetings and conferences with the Director of English...

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English Teacher - WISH Academy High School

  • EDJOIN
  • Westchester, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westchester, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Language Arts Examinations preferred CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS....

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High School English Teacher (school year 2026-2027)

  • EDJOIN
  • West Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The ability to differentiate instructional methods and materials to match their student's abilities and interests is a must....

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Upper Grade Mandarin-English Bilingual Language Teacher

  • SALUDOS HISPANOS
  • Alhambra, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Preparing curricula and developing weekly lesson plans closely with co-teachers and principal. You will meet multiple times a month to discuss student progress and share feedback....

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Kindergarten Mandarin-English Bilingual Language Teacher

  • SALUDOS HISPANOS
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Preparing curricula and developing weekly lesson plans closely with co-teachers and principal. You will meet multiple times a month to discuss student progress and share feedback....

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HS English Teacher

  • The Region 9 HR Services Cooperative
  • South Gate, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • South Gate, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Openings as of 4/17/2026 force display?True Openings as of 4/17/2026 HS English Teacher JobID: 10200 Position Type: High School Teaching/ English-high school Date Posted: 4/16/2026 Location:...

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English Teacher (Candidate Pool, Secondary Level)

  • Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
  • Palos Verdes Estates, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palos Verdes Estates, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified See attachment on original job posting Refer to the job posting for a list of experience requirements or if you have any questions or need further clarification,...

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Demographic Data for Torrance, CA

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Torrance, 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 Torrance, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
2.8%
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 Torrance, 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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