Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Louisiana

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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Part-Time ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction Create an inviting, exciting, innovative...

Benton High School - English Teacher (25-636)

  • Benton, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Benton, LA
  • 8 days ago

Submits lesson plans and other required documentation electronically, as necessary which include identified materials and methods of evaluation of learner outcomes. 4....

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Kenner, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 9 days ago

Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly. Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations. Reports promptly for all assigned duties....

English Teacher at Patterson High School

  • Centerville, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Centerville, LA
  • 9 days ago

English Teacher at Patterson High School JobID: 764 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 6/3/2025 Location: PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL Attachment(s): Teacher_0724.pdf

English Teacher at Morgan City High School

  • Centerville, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Centerville, LA
  • 15 days ago

English Teacher at Morgan City High School JobID: 760 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 5/28/2025 Location: MORGAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL Additional Information: Show/Hide

Bastrop High School - English Language Arts Teacher

  • Bastrop, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Bastrop, LA
  • 19 days ago

Key Responsibilities Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans Promote a classroom culture of high expectations and mutual respect Utilize formative and summative assessments to...

English Teacher - Parkway High School (26-227)

  • Benton, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Benton, LA
  • 21 days ago

Submits lesson plans and other required documentation electronically, as necessary which include identified materials and methods of evaluation of learner outcomes. 4....

High School English Teachers New Orleans, LA

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago

Category Schools - General Education Teacher Job Type Contract High School English Teachers - New Orleans, LA ? Location: New Orleans, LA ? Contract Dates: August 4, 2025 - May 22, 2026 ?...

Middle School ELA Teacher-Southeast Middle School

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Designs instruction (e.g. lesson plans; individualized instruction; diverse learning styles/needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all students are engaged and participating in individual and classroom...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/English Language Arts Date Posted: 5/8/2025 Location: Woodlawn Middle   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Teacher- Reg Ed....

Emerging Bilingual Language Instructor

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Providing ongoing student evaluation through regularly scheduled grade reporting and parent conferences....

HS English Teacher

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons....

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available...

HS English Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

  • Plaquemine, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Plaquemine, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Louisiana

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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