Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Chester, NJ

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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World Language Teacher-Spanish

  • Dover, NJ (12 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (12 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for preparing course objectives, lesson plans and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school....

World Language Teacher Spanish

  • Orange, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

In addition, elementary teachers will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing...

Upper School English Teacher (Grade 8)

  • Morristown, NJ (9 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (9 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

COMPETENCIESContent Knowledge: Possess a passion for literature, writing, and language, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to staying current with curricular best practices in English Language Arts...

9-12 High School English Teacher

  • Irvington, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

9-12 High School English Teacher JobID: 5410 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Teacher Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Irvington High School Closing Date: 09/01/2025...

World Language Teacher Spanish (Tenure Track)

  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 5/20/2025 Location: Robert R. Lazar Middle School Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: 06/13/2025   ...

Anticipated Elementary World Language Teacher - Spanish (2025-26)

  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

instruction, and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for World Language Knowledge of effective/creative instructional strategies as related to early second language acquisition Excellent written...

English Teacher - High School

  • Clark, NJ (22 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clark, NJ (22 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 3/26/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing Date: 04/30/2025    2025 - 2026 School Year English Teacher -...

Leave Replacement English Teacher - High School

  • Clark, NJ (22 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clark, NJ (22 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ English Date Posted: 1/8/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 2024-2025 Closing Date: 01/20/2025    2024-2025 School Year Leave Replacement...

English Teachers At Abraham Clark High School

  • Roselle, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roselle, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

ENGLISH TEACHERS AT ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL JobID: 2147 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 3/16/2025 Location: District Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Summary: This position...

Anticipated Middle School Language Arts Teacher

  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Strong background in Student Learning Standards and student-centered learning Familiarity with the use of technology, differentiated instruction, connecting ELA to other disciplines, and creating healthy...

Demographic Data for Chester, NJ

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Chester, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Chester, NJ 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 Chester, NJ
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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