Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Newark, 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 (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Roselle, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 hours 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 Newark, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 hours 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 (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 hours 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

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

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

Tenure Track Part Time World Language Teacher - Chinese

  • Oakland, NJ (20 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, NJ (20 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (20 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, NJ (20 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 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 (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 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 (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 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 (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Middle School ELA Teacher, (NY)- SY 25-26

  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally...

Upper School World Language Teacher

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days 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...

High School ELA Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 9 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...

World Language Teacher-Probationary-Anticipated

  • Eastchester, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Eastchester, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 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...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Newark, 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 Newark, 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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