Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Gurnee, 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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English Teacher - High School

  • Round Lake, IL (8 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL (8 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 11 days ago

plans; Maintains contact and communications with parents of students, and works with them in the development of each student, scheduling and holding parent conferences, as well as conferences with...

Gr. 8 English Language Arts Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 13 days ago

Core State Standards Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interest of the students Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland...

Grade 2 Dual Language (English) Teacher (Anticipated)

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 25 days ago

instruction; and ability to implement authentic assessments such as portfolios to evaluate student achievement....

Dual Language Teacher - Grade 3

  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

Kindergarten Dual Language (English) Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Core State Standards Daily lesson plans are organized and educational materials are prepared to implement district curriculum and Common Core State Standards Uses a variety of instructional techniques...

4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

25-26 SY - English Language Arts Teacher - Intermediate Grades - St. Anne Catholic School - Barrington - VIC. I

  • Barrington, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Barrington, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Strong understanding of ELA standards, reading intervention strategies, and developmental literacy. Familiarity with literacy platforms such as i-Ready, IXL, or similar tools....

EL English Language Arts Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications: Must have a Professional Educator License Endorsements: English Language Arts and ESL- Grade 9-12....

Dual Language English Language Arts Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

plans; Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents; Attend specified in-service meetings and conferences with the building principal; Develop a close relationship with each...

Diverse Learners Language Arts Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (5 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

plans; Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents; Attend specified in-service meetings and conferences with the building principal; Develop a close relationship with each...

8th Grade - Language Arts Teacher

  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Plans, organizes and provides instruction based on Common Core State Standards....

English as a Second Language Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago

instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook Contributes and models a positive school...

Grade 4 Dual Language Arts (English) Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago

instruction; and ability to implement authentic assessments such as portfolios to evaluate student achievement....

Spanish Language Arts Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Spanish Language Arts Teacher JobID: 2608 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Bilingual Teacher(Spanish) Date Posted: 3/31/2025 Location: Woodland Middle School Date Available: 08/18/2025 Closing...

English Teacher Part-Time (.1 FTE)

  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: English Date Posted: 3/26/2025 Location: Maine East High School Closing Date: 04/05/2025    Part Time (.1 FTE) English Teacher at Maine East High School. This position is 1...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Gurnee, IL

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Gurnee, IL 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 Gurnee, 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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