Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Fort Lee, 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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Special Education English Teacher - Tenure Track

  • Verona, NJ (14 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Verona, NJ (14 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Special Education English Teacher - Tenure Track JobID: 1170 Position Type: High School/Special Education with English Language Arts Date Posted: 7/16/2025 Location: Verona High School Date Available...

Middle School ELA Teacher (SY 25- 26)

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Executing detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan to address learning needs. Constantly working to respond to the students' learning needs....

High School English Teacher (Bronx, NY)

  • Bronx, NY (3 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (3 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 2 days 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....

Upper School English Teacher (one year)

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants interested in teaching full-time Upper School English. This is a one year position. Anticipated start date: August 2025 Responsibilities: This...

High School English Teacher

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Overview What is the role? Are you a devourer of books who loves when student-led discussions explore and debate themes in literature? If you can't stop reading novels, poems, and plays, and revel...

English Teacher At Abraham Clark High School

  • Roselle, NJ (20 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Roselle, NJ (20 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

ENGLISH TEACHER AT ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL JobID: 2231 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 7/10/2025 Location: District

High School English Teacher

  • Hoboken, NJ (7 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (7 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives Monitor students' academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of...

High School ELA Teacher (25-26 SY)

  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and are assessed routinely...

Tenure Track Part Time World Language Teacher - Chinese

  • Oakland, NJ (18 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (18 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Teachers/World Language - Chinese Date Posted: 7/8/2025 Location: Ramapo High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 08/08/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Tenure Track Full Time World Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Oakland, NJ (18 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (18 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Teachers/World Language - Spanish Date Posted: 7/8/2025 Location: Indian Hills High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 08/08/2025   Additional Information:...

High School English Teacher - Partial Year Leave Replacement

  • Ridgewood, NJ (11 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (11 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: NJ K-12 Content Certification in English Must demonstrate knowledge of NJSLS in English Language Arts....

High School ELA Teacher (25-26 SY)

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and are assessed routinely...

High School English Teacher

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

instruction; are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset; Overview of the position: LREI high school teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their practice...

High School ELA Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)New

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Content Area Expert: You engage scholars with differentiated instruction and deliver high-quality curriculum by preparing rigorous and engaging lessons through thoughtful lesson planning....

English Teacher (LOA Term)

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Fort Lee, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Certifications/Qualifications Valid NYS English Language Arts (Grades 7-12) certification Strong pedagogical approach to teaching and learning in English Language Arts, with a focus on NYS standards...

Demographic Data for Fort Lee, NJ

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Fort Lee, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Fort Lee, 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
1.9%
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 Fort Lee, 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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