Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Elmhurst, IL

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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9-12 Dual Language Teacher - Summer School

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day 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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FT (1.0) English Teacher

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Lake Zurich, IL (22 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (22 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ English Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Lake Zurich High School Date Available: 2026/2027 School Term District:   Lake Zurich Community Unit School...

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American Sign Language teacher

  • Naperville Community Unit School District 203
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/World & Classical Languages Date Posted: 4/24/2026 Location: Naperville North and Naperville Central Date Available: 08/10/2026   Additional...

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English as a Second Language Teacher

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (23 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction as needed to implement the instructional bilingual/ESL/dual language program 21....

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Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Distinctive Schools
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 13 days ago

All teachers engage in individual and team deep intellectual preparation and lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards that use the core curriculum....

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High School English Teacher - SY 26/27

  • Intrinsic Schools
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 20 days ago

High School English Teacher - SY 26/27 Intrinsic Schools - 3.1 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Food provided Qualifications Learning technology Teaching Certification...

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English Teacher - Our Lady of Tepeyac High School - Little Village

  • Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

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High School English/Language Arts Teacher - Excel Academy of Roseland Campus, 2026-27 School Year

  • FullBloom
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans. Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor....

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HS ENL (English as New Language) Teacher 2627

  • Forte Preparatory Academy
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 27 days ago

Common Core State Standards Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school's content and skill...

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High School English 12 Teacher

  • Forte Preparatory Academy
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 27 days ago

Common Core State Standards Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school's content and skill...

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Dual Language Teacher - English

  • Cook County School District 130
  • Blue Island, IL (21 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Blue Island, IL (21 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Develops lesson plans that demonstrate a knowledge of the important concepts and skills in a particular content area, as identified in the district's curriculum....

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English Lang. Arts Teachers (w/ESL Endorsement) - Prospective Middle School Campus

  • Edinburg Independent School District
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Arts Teachers (w/ESL Endorsement) - Prospective Middle School Campus JobID: 7089 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ English Language Arts Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Prospective Middle School...

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Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 6-8) - St. Bede the Venerable School - Ashburn

  • Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

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Middle School ELA Teacher (Future Opportunities)

  • The Frances Xavier Warde School Nfp
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Middle School ELA (5-8) Program Description At the Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW), our 5th through 8th grade English/Language Arts program provides students with a rigorous curriculum....

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Middle School Literature Teacher (Grade 6th-8th) - Queen of Angels School - Lincoln Square

  • Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Elmhurst, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Elmhurst, IL 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 Elmhurst, IL
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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