Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kentucky

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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High School English/Language Arts Teacher

  • Bellevue, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bellevue, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Description High School English/Language Arts Teacher Comments Please see our website for job description and application.Bellevue Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer....

Middle School ELA teacher

  • Paris, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Paris, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Language Arts Teacher....

Certified Teacher: High School English [2025-2026 School Year]

  • Danville, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Danville, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Organization Information We are proud of our long tradition of providing students with strong academic programs and wide variety of championship athletics, extracurricular clubs and organizations....

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

World Language Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year.

  • Erlanger, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Organization Information Located in Kenton County not far from Cincinnati, Ohio, Erlanger-Elsmere Schools and surrounding neighborhoods enjoy a small-town, community-centered environment yet have...

Certified Teacher: High School English [2025-2026 School Year]

  • Danville, KY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Danville, KY
  • 20 hours ago

This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year POSITION: Certified Teacher: High School English SCHOOL / DEPT: Boyle County High School EVALUATOR: Principal / Designee SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified...

'25-'26 English Teacher @ Grant County High School

  • Dry Ridge, KY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Dry Ridge, KY
  • 20 hours ago

The Grant County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position for the 2025-2026: English Teacher at Grant County High School Qualifications: shall hold a bachelor’s...

English Teacher at Grayson County High School for the 25-26 school year

  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 1 day ago

CLASSROOM TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Responsible to Principal and under the overall supervision of the Superintendent of Schools. Job Summary: Directs and evaluates the learning...

Language Arts Teacher

  • Versailles, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Versailles, KY
  • 1 day ago

Language Arts Teacher at Woodford County High School beginning with the 25-26 school year....

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

High School English Instructor JOB ID: 5122934

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with...

25-26 MCHS English Teacher

  • Paducah, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 3 days ago

25-26 MCHS English Teacher McCracken McCracken County High School - Paducah, Kentucky This job is also posted in McCracken County Schools Job Details Job ID:5095602 Application Deadline:Posted...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 3 days ago

Prepares and has available at school complete and up-to-date weekly lesson plans which provide goals, objectives, and learning activities for pupils assigned....

English Teacher

  • Ashland, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 5 days ago

Organization Information Boyd County Public schools is currently serving over 3000 students preschool through grade twelve. Our district includes a preschool, four elementary schools, one middle...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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