Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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.

1-15 of 42 Jobs

1.0 FTE ESL (English as Second Language) Teacher (Beginning 2025-2026 School Year)

  • Reading, MA (10 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Reading, MA (10 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

1.0 FTE ESL (English as Second Language) Teacher Description Reading Public Schools proudly serves 4,000 students throughout nine schools. We are committed to meeting the needs of our learners and...

High School English Teacher - Mesivta of Boston

  • Brighton, MA (2 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Brighton, MA (2 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Mesivta of Boston is hiring a high school English teacher with strong interpersonal skills and creative lesson planning and instruction skills to engage students....

English Language Arts Teacher

  • Winthrop, MA (8 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winthrop, MA (8 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The High School ELA Teacher provides learning experiences in ELA, and helps each student develop competence in basic ELA skills and an understanding of the structure of ELA, motivates each student...

English Teacher - Long-term Substitute

  • Dracut, MA (23 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dracut, MA (23 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Dracut High School is seeking a long-term substitute English teacher with an approximate start date of April 16, 2025.This position will be for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.Courses...

Dual Language Grade 4 ENGLISH Teacher, Bentley Academy Innovation School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY2025-2026]

  • Salem, MA (14 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, MA (14 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Dual Language Elementary English Teachers are responsible for planning and teaching units of Math, Social Studies, and English Language Arts in English for English Learners and Spanish Learners together...

English Language Arts Teacher

  • Hanover, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

South Shore VoTech seeks a full time English Language Arts teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Massachusetts licensed educators (Chapter 71, ELA 8-12) are invited to apply....

2025-2026 Quincy High School English Language Education (ELE) Department Head

  • Quincy, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Quincy, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

2025 - 2026 ELE Department Head ____ Position:ELE Department Head Candidate must be an effective leader and skilled teacher. Administrative Duties: Provides leadership and guidance to the ELE team...

English Teacher

  • Lawrence, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Implement the History/Social Studies Curriculum aligned with the Cristo Rey Standards....

HS English Teacher

  • Lawrence, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

.- Collaborate with Special Education and ESL teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students- Participate in biweekly instructional coaching sessions to improve instructional...

English Language Arts Teacher Grade 8

  • Bolton, MA (24 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolton, MA (24 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; Assesses the accomplishments of...

English Teacher

  • Stoughton, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

English Teacher Stoughton Public Schools Stoughton High School - Stoughton, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5093149 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Apr 10, 2025 Starting Date:Sep...

High School ELA Teacher[SY25/26]

  • Dorchester, MA (5 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (5 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago

21st April, 2025 Why NHCS? Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional...

Middle School ELA Teacher - 2025-2026

  • Brockton, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Full time English Language Arts Teacher position with Brockton Public Schools at North Middle School....

Middle School ELA Teacher (Self-Contained)

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively...

Concord Middle School 7th grade LTS English teacher

  • Concord, MA (13 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Concord, MA (13 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago

The classroom teacher is responsible for the delivery of grade-level curriculum and for differentiating instruction....

Demographic Data for Cambridge, MA

Moving to Cambridge, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Cambridge, MA below.


Local
National
118,583
3,796
Medium/Lg

Language Arts Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireSecondaryTeachers curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Advanced TESOL Certification (Language Teachers Training)
Become a TESOL Canada Certified Language Teacher and Teach English online or in-class.Teaching opportunities are in Canada, the USA, Asia, Europe or South & Central America. Join the Advanced...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...
AI for Teachers
AI for Teachers is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators prepare themselves and their students for a future which is becoming increasingly automated Technology and...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA
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%


Language Arts Teacher Related Career Advice Articles

Secondary teacher standing in front of row of lockers
Give Your Secondary Teacher’s Salary a Bump

Whether you’re currently searching for your next job—with available means to increase your income—or simply looking to make a little more cash without changing schools, this guide can help.

Read article »
Special education teacher instructing student
6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Special Education Teacher

Discover effective ways to avoid burnout as a special education teacher. Learn about special education teacher burnout, self-care, and stress management.

Read article »