Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Detroit, MI

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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Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Wayne County Schools
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago

School District    MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree or higher....

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High School ELA Teacher 26/27 School Year

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Language Arts Teacher to join our team....

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High School ELA Teacher

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 6/29/2023 Location: Oakland International Academy- High School District:   Oakland International Academy  Additional Information:...

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English Teacher

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 9/30/2024 Location: Old Redford High School District:   Old Redford Academy School District  Additional Information: Show/Hide...

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High School English Teacher

  • Warren Woods Tower High School
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 22 days ago

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc...

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Teacher - Dual Language Instructor - 26-27

  • Various Locations
  • Sterling Heights, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 23 days ago

ELA and Math Administer assesments to measure students' proficiency and track their progress over-time Supportive attitude for collegial atmosphere for learning and improvement Prepare and implement lesson...

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Middle School ELA Teacher 26/27 School Year

  • Crescent Academy
  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary : We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Language Arts Teacher to join our team for the upcoming 26/27 school year....

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English Teacher

  • Wayne County Schools
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ English Date Posted: 4/9/2026 Location: Covenant Schools (High-Needs School) Date Available: Immediate District:   Covenant Schools Detroit    Job...

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Secondary English Teacher 26-27

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: The English Language Arts classroom teacher provides specialized instruction for the purpose/s of developing the students' ability to effectively perform and acquire grade level skills...

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Middle School ELA Teacher 26/27 School Year

  • Partner Solutions
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary : We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Language Arts Teacher to join our team....

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Secondary English Teacher

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago

plans according to provided planning templates and aligned to CEN core curriculum; revise lesson plans as needed based upon feedback from Director of Academics, Directors of STEM or Humanities, or...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Detroit, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI
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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