Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Clark, 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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English as a Second Language Teacher or Bilingual Education Teacher

  • Union, NJ (5 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Union, NJ (5 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: Union High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Date of Repost: 5/20/2025 Posting ID: 3892 ANTICIPATED Union High...

High School English Teacher (Bronx, NY)

  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with NY State Next Gen standards. Foster a love for reading and writing in students....

High School ELA Teacher

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Plan with the appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students....

High School English Teacher (Part-Time)

  • Newark, NJ (10 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (10 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

THE ROLE LEAD Charter School seeks an exceptional English Teacher to join our mission-driven community. Our goal is to transform equity through opportunities for young people in Newark. Our...

English as a Second Language Teacher

  • North Brunswick, NJ (15 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (15 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

English as a Second Language Teacher JobID: 2153 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: John Adams Elementary School Date Available: 08/26/2025 Closing...

World Language Teacher-Spanish

  • Dover, NJ (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 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....

Secondary English Teacher

  • Leonardo, NJ (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Leonardo, NJ (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

/Language Arts Knowledge of Google for Education Experience integrating technology to enhance instruction Knowledge/evidence of implementation of responsive practices for supporting and inclusive environment...

English as a Second Language Teacher & Department Chair

  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Lesson Plan Review and Feedback - You shall provide a system for lesson plan submission, conduct a weekly review of, and provide feedback on, teacher lesson plans for each week, ensuring that intentional...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Utilize EL Education's approach to planning and delivering high-quality instruction to teach 3 sections of ELA each day Differentiate instruction using the most appropriate co-teaching model in ICT...

High School English Teacher

  • Paterson, NJ (21 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (21 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Openings as of 6/21/2025 High School English Teacher JobID: 10982 Position Type: HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING/Language Arts Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: John F. Kennedy High School-Instructional Date...

Language Arts Teacher (Tenure Track)

  • Wayne, NJ (22 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (22 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Language Arts Teacher (Tenure Track) JobID: 4164 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Language Art (6-8) Date Posted: 6/19/2025 Location: George Washington Middle School Date Available: 09/01/2025...

High School English Teacher

  • Paterson, NJ (21 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (21 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Immediately Additional Information: Effective Date(s): Immediately Staff Needed: One (1) Teacher Math Qualifications: Must hold acceptable NJ certification for the assignment Hold a valid driver's...

High School English Teacher

  • Woodbridge, NJ (4 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (4 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

High School English Teacher JobID: 3617 Position Type: Curriculum/Teacher Date Posted: 6/18/2025 Location: Woodbridge Township School District Closing Date: until filled Salary: Following the...

World Language Teacher Spanish

  • Orange, NJ (11 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (11 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 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...

[School Year 2025-2026] Middle School ELA Teacher

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners; Actively...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Clark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Clark, 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 Clark, 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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