Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Colorado

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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Secondary English Teacher

  • Sheridan School District
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Licensed: Grades 9-12/ English Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Sheridan High School/Denver, CO    JOB TITLE: Secondary English Teacher LOCATION: Sheridan High School WORK...

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World Language Teacher

  • Sheridan School District
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

Promote a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment. Professional Responsibilities Participate in professional growth opportunities....

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Chinese Language Teacher (Palmer HS) Colorado Springs School District 11

  • Palmer High School
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago

Differentiate Instruction Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds....

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(25/26 SY) Teacher (High School) English Language Learner - Colorado Springs School District 11

  • Colorado Springs School District 11(co)
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 23 days ago

Differentiate Instruction Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds....

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2026-27 40% Teacher Secondary-High School English Language Arts-PSD Global Academy

  • Poudre School District
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 26 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 26 days ago

View Job Description Here Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year teaching High School English Language Arts at PSD Global Academy....

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English Language Arts Teacher

  • Greeley-Evans School District 6
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Openings as of 4/28/2026 English Language Arts Teacher, Greeley Central High School (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 15817 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/ELA (English Language Arts) Date Posted...

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Middle School ELA Teacher (English Language Arts)

  • Pueblo County School District 70
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Openings as of 4/19/2026 Middle School ELA Teacher (English Language Arts) JobID: 7160 Position Type: Certified Middle School Date Posted: 4/15/2026 Location: SWALLOWS CHARTER ACADEMY Date Available...

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English Language Arts Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

  • DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Denver, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Middle School Curriculum: All students take 3 years of English Language Arts (ELA) that focus on grade level common core standards....

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26 - English Language Arts Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year)

  • Pueblo School District No. 60
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Openings as of 4/12/2026 26 - English Language Arts Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year) JobID: 10940 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/English / Language Arts Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: Hyde...

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Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Weld Re-8 School District
  • Fort Lupton, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Lupton, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications for the Position Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Education with a Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) endorsement/emphasis required....

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Cortez - English Teacher - Secondary

  • Montezuma-Cortez School District
  • Cortez, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cortez, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Utilizes data to provide individualized support to students through small group instruction and to identify students in need of additional support through the school's MTSS/RtI process....

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Korean Language Instructor

  • Multilingual Solutions Inc
  • Fort Carson, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Carson, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Familiar with developing lesson plans and preparing supplementary material. A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching foreign languages to adult students....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Colorado

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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