Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Hackensack, 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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Upper School World Language Teacher

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, and designing, and implementing assessments Exercises classroom management with the use of fair and consistent standards and appropriate...

English Teacher (HS) July 28

  • West Hempstead, NY (24 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • West Hempstead, NY (24 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Number: WHSN... Start Date: 2021-09-01T00:00:00 End Date: 2021-08-10T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: West Hempstead UFSD Region Name: Long Island Salary...

English Teacher - Grades 7-12 - Leave Replacement

  • Mamaroneck, NY (16 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (16 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Language Arts Learning StandardsKnowledge of the RTI process and ability to effectively communicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthDemonstrated...

English Teacher

  • Oakland, NJ (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, NJ (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate records....

High School ELA Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Why Our School is Special We have achieved a high level of academic success without burning out our teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and...

English Teacher One to One

  • Oakland, NJ (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate records....

English as a Second Language Teacher or Bilingual Education Teacher

  • Union, NJ (17 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union, NJ (17 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days 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 (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 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....

World Language Teacher-Probationary-Anticipated

  • Eastchester, NY (12 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Eastchester, NY (12 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

World Language Teacher-Probationary-Anticipated JobID: 1118 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Italian/Spanish Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Eastchester High School Date...

High School ELA Teacher

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 4 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 (12 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (12 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 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 Teacher

  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records....

English as a Second Language Teacher & Department Chair

  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 9 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 (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 9 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 (6 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (6 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 11 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...

Demographic Data for Hackensack, NJ

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, 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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