Language Arts Teacher Jobs in California

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, Arroyo Grande High School 2025-2026

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 2 hours ago

English Teacher, Arroyo Grande High School 2025-2026 Job Summary July 2, 2025 CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCY ENGLISH TEACHER ARROYO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR We are now accepting...

English Teacher - Lighthouse (25 - 26SY)

  • Alameda, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 2 hours 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...

English Teacher/English Language Development - Daily HIgh School

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago

English Teacher/English Language Development - Daily HIgh School About the Employer In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students' social and...

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER (Harriet G. Eddy Middle School)

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago

Develop lesson plans in accordance with site and District policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned....

English Teacher - Hogan Middle School - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Vallejo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 1 day ago

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of...

English Teacher - Foothill High School (Temporary Contract)

  • Redding, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 2 days ago

Shasta Union High School District 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,...

0.50 FTE English Teacher - Nevada Union High School

  • Grass Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Grass Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago

Nevada Joint Union High School District See attachment on original job posting Valid California single subject teaching credential authorizing English required, and must be credentialed in EL,...

English Teacher - Secondary - 2025/2026 School Year

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 3 days ago

Purpose of Position: To provide instruction in Common Core State English Language Arts Standards....

English Teacher - Victor Valley High School

  • Victorville, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 3 days ago

Victor Valley Union High School District See attachment on original job posting REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING1. COMPLETED Ed Join application. Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a...

English Teacher 0.6 Monte Vista High School

  • Danville, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Danville, CA
  • 6 days ago

English Teacher 0.6 | Monte Vista High School (2025-2026) Requirements / Qualifications Due to the variety and combinations of applicable credentials, we do not list them all on our postings....

English Teacher Anticipated Quincy Jr/Sr High School Part Time

  • Quincy, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quincy, CA
  • 6 days ago

Plumas Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Single Subject EnglishIntern, PIP, or STSP eligible candidates encouraged to apply EdJoin application2. Cover Letter and...

English Teacher Anticipated Quincy Jr/Sr High School

  • Quincy, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quincy, CA
  • 6 days ago

Plumas Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Single Subject EnglishIntern, PIP, or STSP eligible candidates encouraged to apply EdJoin application2. Cover Letter and...

English Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Emerald High School / 2025-26 School Year About the Employer Dublin, a suburban city in Alameda County's East Bay and Tri-Valley regions, has a population of about...

Middle School English Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

Someone who knows that adolescence is a beautiful, bewildering, and often bumpy ride, and still chooses to hop on the rollercoaster every day, lesson plan in hand....

German Language Teacher for candidate pool

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

German Language Teacher for candidate pool Job Summary You will teach all subjects in an elementary classroom (Math, Science and Social Studies) as well as German language arts....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in California 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 California
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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