Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Shrewsbury, 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.

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English Teacher - Southbridge High School

  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools-and we're in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. In particular, our secondary schools are on a...

English / Language Arts Teacher

  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 8 days ago

English / Language Arts Teacher Webster Public Schools Webster Middle School - Webster, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5233915 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Jun 12, 2025 Starting...

English Teacher/Career Exploration Teacher - 1 yr position

  • Acton, MA (21 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Acton, MA (21 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: High School/ English Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: until filled    Salary: Per A.E.A....

FY26 High School ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher (5412)

  • Westborough, MA (5 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (5 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 12 days ago

The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students in language arts, math, science/technology/engineering, social studies, and social-emotional learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum...

English Tutor

  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 13 days ago

. * Credentialed tutors and/or graduate degrees are a plus but not a requirement * Experience with basic Database/ Data Entry * Be able to create lesson plans * Having a personality that is suited for...

English Teacher - LTS

  • Concord, MA (21 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Concord, MA (21 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 18 days ago

This position is for a.5 classroom teacher (first semester only) responsible for the delivery of grade-level English curriculum and for differentiating instruction....

English Language Arts Teacher - Secondary Level

  • Leominster, MA (16 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (16 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 19 days ago

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Leominster Center for Excellence & Leominster Academy 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR English Language Arts Teacher Leominster Public Schools seeks a dynamic and compassionate English...

English / Language Arts Teacher

  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Webster Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the position for a English Language Arts classroom at Webster Middle School....

English / Language Arts High School Teacher

  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Webster, MA (17 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Webster Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the position for a English Language Arts classroom at Bartlett High School The High School ELA Teacher provides learning experiences in ELA...

English Teacher, Long-term Substitute

  • Marlborough, MA (9 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (9 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Classroom platform for each class section....

World Language Teacher - French (2025-26 SY)

  • Barre, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Barre, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

planning; Collaboration with members of the department is essential: Provide communication with parents to give feedback on student performance....

Middle School English Teacher- 2025-26

  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (14 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

We expect you to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students at various ability levels to challenge them and help them improve as readers, writers, and critical thinkers....

Anticipated SY25-26: Spanish Dual Language Teacher- Grade 1

  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science according to Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and supplementary materials compatible with the district's basic instructional philosophy...

Anticipated SY26: Spanish Dual Language Teacher- Middle School

  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

This teacher will also be responsible for teaching a 6th grade Social Studies class in Spanish, using a curriculum aligned to MA Curriculum Frameworks for Social Studies but with all materials in Spanish...

English Teacher - Middle School

  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (22 miles from Shrewsbury, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Background on Southbridge Public Schools: Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels,...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Shrewsbury, MA

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Shrewsbury, 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
1.8%
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 Shrewsbury, 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%


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