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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Upper School English Teacher (Grade 8)

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Competencies Content Knowledge: Possess a passion for literature, writing, and language, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to staying current with curricular best practices in English Language Arts...

Anticipated Language Arts Teacher

  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

9-12 High School English Teacher

  • Irvington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

9-12 High School English Teacher JobID: 5410 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Teacher Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Irvington High School Closing Date: 09/01/2025...

High School English Teacher / Special Education

  • Vernon, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives....

Special Education Teacher- High School Language Arts

  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Department: Special Services Reports To: Principal or Special Education Supervisor Salary Guide: WWPEA; 10-month position Position Summary: Develop skills,...

Anticipated English Teacher - Dover High School - 2025-2026

  • Dover, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 7 days ago

ANTICIPATED ENGLISH TEACHER - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL - 2025-2026 JobID: 1411 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: Dover High School Date Available: 08/25/2025...

Anticipated Special Ed English Teacher

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 8 days ago

, and resources approved by the Wayne Board of Education and aligned to NJ state standards and mandates Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that provide appropriate instructional strategies...

English Teacher

  • Bound Brook, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives....

American Sign Language Teacher

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

Openings as of 6/3/2025 American Sign Language Teacher JobID: 10966 Position Type: ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/Teacher Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: TBD Date Available: Anticipated...

American Sign Language Teacher

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 12 days ago

09/01/2025 Additional Information: Effective Date(s): September 1, 2025 Staff Needed: One (1) Drama Teacher Qualifications: New Jersey Arts Teacher Certification-Drama Knowledge of the Common Core...

English Teacher

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives....

English as a Second Language Teacher & Department Chair

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 13 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

  • Madison, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Madison, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts Date Posted: 5/31/2025 Location: Junior School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 06/13/2025    Position: Middle School ELA...

Anticipated High School ELA Teacher

  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available...

American Sign Language Teacher

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 15 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....

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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
1.8%
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 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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