Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kansas

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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Council Grove Junior Senior High School ELA Teacher

  • Council Grove, KS
  • 7 days ago
  • Council Grove, KS
  • 7 days ago

Utilize diverse instructional strategies to address varied learning styles and abilities. Integrate formative and summative assessments to monitor and enhance student progress....

English Teacher - Middle (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Wichita, KS
  • 7 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 7 days ago

Language Arts endorsement required FLSA Status: Exempt Work Locations Isely Traditional Magnet - MS 5256 N....

High School Language Arts

  • Baxter Springs, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Baxter Springs, KS
  • 10 days ago

Baxter Springs USD 508 www.usd508.org USD 508 Baxter Springs High School is accepting applications for High School Language Arts for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must hold or be able to...

Middle School ELA Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Le Roy, KS
  • 14 days ago
  • Le Roy, KS
  • 14 days ago

Middle School ELA Teacher (2025-2026) LeRoy-Gridley USD 245 www.usd245ks.org/ LeRoy- Gridley USD 245 Middle School ELA. Candidate must hold a Kansas Teaching License and/or be eligible to obtain...

Middle School English Teacher

  • Girard, KS
  • 17 days ago
  • Girard, KS
  • 17 days ago

Girard USD 248 www.girard248.org Girard Middle School is accepting applications for a 7th grade English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Girard Middle School is a 6-8 school with...

Language Arts Teacher Middle School

  • Junction City, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Junction City, KS
  • 24 days ago

FLSA: Exempt Title: English/Language Arts Teacher (Middle School) Qualifications: *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center Health...

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Middle School - 2025-2026

  • Topeka, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 24 days ago

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Middle School - 2025-2026 Topeka USD 501 www.topekapublicschools.net Reports To: Building Principal Position Purpose: Topeka Public Schools language arts educators...

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher High School - 2025-2026

  • Topeka, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 24 days ago

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher High School - 2025-2026 Topeka USD 501 www.topekapublicschools.net Reports To: Building Principal Position Purpose: Topeka Public Schools language arts educators...

High School English Language Arts Teacher

  • Emporia, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Emporia, KS
  • 24 days ago

High School English Language Arts Teacher Emporia USD 253 www.usd253.org Purpose: The High School Teacher challenges each student to reach his/her highest academic potential through a relevant curriculum...

High School English Instructor

  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 24 days ago

Prepare lesson plans; give assignments and tests and grade them; confer with parents about student progress and conduct; supervise students in classroom and other school settings, administers praise...

High School English Teacher

  • Frontenac, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Frontenac, KS
  • 24 days ago

Frontenac students consistently score above state averages in English Language Arts (6 of 7), Mathematics (5 of 7), and Science (3 of 3) on state assessment exams....

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • El Dorado, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • El Dorado, KS
  • 24 days ago

El Dorado USD 490 www.usd490.org Grades 6-8 Middle School ELA Teacher Full-time. Coaching available. Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/eldorado/onlineapp. Other documents can be uploaded...

English Teacher

  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 24 days ago

English Teacher Hutchinson USD 308 www.usd308.com Hutchinson Public Schools has openings for English Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. A current Kansas teaching license with appropriate...

Hays High School English Language Arts Teacher

  • Hays, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Hays, KS
  • 24 days ago

Hays High School English Language Arts Teacher Hays USD 489 www.usd489.com Overview Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of teachers who believe in their mission of serving every...

High School English Teacher

  • Lyons, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Lyons, KS
  • 24 days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kansas

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Kansas 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 Kansas
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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