Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Springfield, 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 19 Jobs

English as a Second Language Teacher Grades 6-12

  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

Develop and deliver direct instruction lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate ESL/SEI teaching techniques and strategies....

SY25-26 Duggan Academy High School English Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Grades: 9-12 English Teacher Full Time Start Date: Immediate Base Salary: Up to $90,424 and commensurate with experience Job Responsibilities Educator responsibilities in SEZP include: Enacting...

English Teacher (9-12)

  • Wilbraham, MA (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilbraham, MA (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

LOCATION:Minnechaug Regional High School621 Main StreetWilbraham, MA 01095 JOB TYPE:Full-time position SALARY:Per the Unit A contract JOB DESCRIPTION:High School English teacher

Dual Language English Teacher (First Grade)

  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago

Performance Responsibilities: Teach in a 50/50 model program, including Spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, using district curriculum maps and curricular resources, reflecting...

SY25-26 Discovery High School English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 7 days ago

Grade Level: 9-12 Start Date: August 18, 2025 Teaching at Discovery High School Discovery High School Commercial Are you looking to join the founding team of a one-of-kind High School where...

SY25-26 Springfield Legacy Academy English Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 23 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 23 days ago

Grade Level: 6-8 Start Date: August 18, 2025 Salary Range: $57,396 - $90,424 Additional Potential Compensation to be Determined: $2,500-$10,000 relocation award for candidates from regions beyond...

High School English Teacher

  • Northampton, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Northampton, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 23 days ago

.- Ability to differentiate instruction and provide extra help in order to meet the needs of diverse learners- Good classroom management - Knowledge of current Massachusetts Frameworks for ELA- Maintain...

SY25-26 Empowerment Zone Middle School English Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 25 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 25 days ago

Grades: 6-8 English Teacher Full Time Start Date: Immediate Base Salary: Up to $90,424 and commensurate with experience Job Responsibilities Educator responsibilities in SEZP include: Enacting...

SY25-26 Empowerment Zone High School English Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 25 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 25 days ago

Grades: 9-12 English Teacher Full Time Start Date: Immediate Base Salary: Up to $90,424 and commensurate with experience Job Responsibilities Educator responsibilities in SEZP include: Enacting...

English Teacher Grades 9-12 (Anticipated Opening Pending Funding)

  • Ware, MA (20 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Ware, MA (20 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 26 days ago

Ware Junior Senior High School is looking for an exceptional teacher who is highly qualified and enthusiastic to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. High School ELA Teacher Plan...

High School English Teacher (One year term) for 25-26 SY - JOB ID# 13224

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: K-12 Teaching/ English Language Arts Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: Academy of Aerospace & Engineering 6-12 Date Available: 08/22/2025 Closing Date: 07/31/2025    The CREC Academy...

High School English Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 60+ days ago

We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management...

SY24-25 Emergence Academy High School English (ELA) Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Grade Level: 9-12 Start Date: August 2024 (exact date tbd) Salary Range: $57,396 - $90,424 and commensurate with experience Additional Compensation to be Determined: $2,500-$10,000 relocation...

SY25-26 Impact Prep Middle School Special Education (English) Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Grades: 6-8 Special Education (English) Teacher Full Time Start Date: Immediate Base Salary: Up to $90,424 and commensurate with experience Job Responsibilities Educator responsibilities in SEZP...

English Teacher (Grades 9-12) (Starts 2025-2026 School Year) Pending Budget Approval

  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

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...

Demographic Data for Springfield, MA

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


Local
National
146,445
2,449
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...
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...
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...

Title Synonyms

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


Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 »