Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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 ELA Teacher

  • Uncommon Schools
  • Quincy, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Quincy, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare...

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High School ELA Teacher

  • New Heights Charter School of Brockton
  • Brockton, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 3 hours ago

Use technology to support and differentiate instruction. Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by teaching and establishing routines and rituals....

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World Language Teacher

  • New Heights Charter School of Brockton
  • Brockton, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 3 hours ago

Use technology to support and differentiate instruction. Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by teaching and establishing routines and rituals....

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English Teacher Position

  • Malden Catholic High School
  • Malden, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Malden, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Malden Catholic, a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Codivisional Middle and High School for young men and women, seeks a candidate for a full-time grade 7-12 English teacher position for the 2026-2027...

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English Language Arts Teacher

  • New Bedford Public Schools
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Position: Teacher English Language Arts Objective: Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving,...

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High School English Teacher

  • Springfield Public Schools
  • Springfield, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 2 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...

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AP High School English Teacher

  • Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts)
  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 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...

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2026-2027 High School ELA Teacher

  • Boston Preparatory Charter Public
  • Hyde Park, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hyde Park, MA
  • 5 days ago

This also includes responding to the individual needs of students by holding regular office hours, at least once a week, and planning for small group instruction (SGI) blocks, held during the school...

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American Sign Language Teacher (2026-2027)

  • Minuteman High School
  • Lexington, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 6 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Implement lessons and Project-Based Learning activities from curriculum specifically designed to coincide with the Massachusetts State Frameworks and Common Core State Standards...

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Chinese World Language Teacher

  • Amherst School District
  • Amherst, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Amherst, MA
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Chinese World Language teaching opportunity, shared between Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School. The...

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1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute English Teacher

  • Lexington Public Schools
  • Lexington, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 8 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....

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Special Education Teacher High School English Language Arts (Anticipated Opening)

  • NFI Massachusetts
  • Westborough, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Westborough, MA
  • 10 days ago

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Frameworks and demonstrate the ability to provide differentiated instruction within a therapeutic...

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High School English Teacher

  • Oxford Public Schools
  • Oxford, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Oxford, MA
  • 12 days ago

plans and supplementary materials; provides individualized and small groupinstruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups ofstudents.Evaluates academic and social...

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French World Language Teacher

  • Melrose Public Schools
  • Melrose, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Melrose, MA
  • 12 days ago

Incorporates appropriate technology and media in lesson planning....

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Middle School World Language Teacher (Spanish AND Portuguese)

  • Seekonk Public Schools
  • Seekonk, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seekonk, MA
  • 14 days ago

TITLE: Middle School World Language Teacher (Spanish AND Portuguese) TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); 2026-2027 school year; salary commensurate with experience and education, as set forth in...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
2.8%
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 Massachusetts
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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