Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Zion, 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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Dual Language Teacher 3rd Grade

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 23 hours 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...

Dual Language Teacher - Grade 5

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 8 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...

Dual Language Teacher - Grade 1

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 8 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...

3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 24 days ago

the building principal and the Director of English Language Learner Programs with an up-to-date copy of the schedule of classroom activities that the teacher is following; (11) Maintain up-to-date lesson...

English Teacher - High School

  • Round Lake, IL (14 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Round Lake, IL (14 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ 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 (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

Dual Language Teacher - Grade 3

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 45+ 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...

4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

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

EL English Language Arts Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, 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 (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, 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 (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Zion, IL
  • 90+ days ago

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

Grade 4 Dual Language Arts (English) Teacher

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

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

Spanish Language Arts Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ 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...

K-5 Dual Language Teacher - Summer School

  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ 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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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Zion, IL

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Zion, 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
1.9%
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 Zion, 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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