Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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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High School English Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

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

High School English Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring an English/ ELA Teacher at our High School for next school year and beyond! Base Salary SY25/26: $69,000-89,000 Hours: 7:15-3:45 Competitive Raises...

Middle School ELA Teacher (Anticipated)

  • Chester, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Chester, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Black River Middle School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 04/04/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

High School English Teacher

  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The Pine Hill Board of Education announces the following vacancy: High School English Teacher Position Available: 2025 - 2026 School Year. Applicants must possess Certification in English.

High School Language Arts Teacher

  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 2 days ago

plans under the Board approved model for teaching and learning; Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide appropriate instructional strategies in order to adapt the instruction...

High School American Sign Language Teacher

  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago

VACANCY BULLETIN The Pine Hill Board of Education announces the following opening: High School American Sign Language Teacher Position Available: 2025-2026 School Year Applicants must possess a NJ...

Special Education English Teacher - High School Transition Program

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities How You Can Make a Real Impact: Assess students individual abilities and create customized lessons plans Address specific Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and encourage skill-building...

English Teacher Leave Replacement

  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues and parents....

Elementary World Language Teacher Spanish

  • Wyckoff, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Wyckoff, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Elementary World Language Teacher ~ Spanish JobID: 285 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/World Language Teacher Date Posted: 3/18/2025 Location: District Date Available: 09/01/2025...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Woodland Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodland Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago

group instruction as needed....

English Teachers At Abraham Clark High School

  • Roselle, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Roselle, NJ
  • 5 days ago

ENGLISH TEACHERS AT ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL JobID: 2147 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 3/16/2025 Location: District Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Summary: This position...

High School Language Arts

  • Camden, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 8 days ago

High School Language Arts JobID: 225 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: Camden`s Promise Charter School Date Available: 03/13/2025 Closing Date: Until...

2025-2026 Opening: High School English Teacher

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 8 days ago

2025-2026 Opening: High School English Teacher JobID: 3215 Position Type: 2025-2026 Openings/High School Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: When...

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil....

Upper School English Teacher

  • Gladstone, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Gladstone, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Collaborate with members of the Upper School English department to align lesson plans and curriculum. Submit grades quarterly and academic narrative comments three times a year....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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