Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Morristown, 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 Teacher At Abraham Clark High School

  • Roselle, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roselle, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 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 (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 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 English Teacher

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Position requires English/Language Arts New Jersey Certification....

Anticipated Language Arts Teacher

  • Branchburg, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Anticipated Language Arts Teacher JobID: 701 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Language Arts Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Branchburg Central Middle School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing...

Tenure Track Part Time World Language Teacher - Chinese

  • Oakland, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 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 (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 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 (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

High School ELA Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 13 days 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...

High School English Teacher (Part-Time)

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 17 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...

World Language Teacher-Spanish

  • Dover, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 19 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....

English as a Second Language Teacher & Department Chair

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 21 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...

High School English Teacher

  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 23 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 (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 24 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 (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 24 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 (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 25 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...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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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