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 ELA Teacher

  • Uncommon Schools
  • Gibbsboro, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Gibbsboro, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare...

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High School English Teacher - 9th-12th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year

  • Mastery Charter Schools
  • Camden, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Starting in 7th Grade and continuing through 12th Grade our students engage in thematic units while learning to comprehend and analyze complex grade-level texts as required by the Common Core State...

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Tenure Track English Teacher- John P. Stevens High School

  • Edison Township Public Schools
  • Edison, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 3 days ago

I. TITLE Teacher II. PRIMARY FUNCTION Assumes responsibility for the instruction of assigned students in designated subject area(s) per the course of study approved by the Board of Education III....

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NJ Certified High School ENGLISH Teacher (2026-2027)

  • Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Language Arts (required) Experience teaching ELA at the high school level Strong knowledge of literacy instruction, curriculum development, and assessment practices Ability to use data to drive instructional...

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Middle School ELA Teacher (SY 26-27)

  • Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Executing detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan to address learning needs. Constantly working to respond to the students' learning needs....

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World Language Teacher K-6

  • Wood-Ridge Public School District
  • Wood Ridge, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Wood Ridge, NJ
  • 7 days ago

group instruction as needed....

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Teacher - Language Arts Teacher

  • Passaic Public Schools
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal or designee as required and requested....

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High School American Sign Language Teacher

  • Overbrook High School
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 19 days ago

High School American Sign Language Teacher Pine Hill Borough Schools (NJ) Overbrook High School - Pine Hill, New Jersey This job is also posted in Pine Hill Borough Schools (NJ) Job Details Job...

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High School English as a Second Language Teacher/Spanish

  • Overbrook High School
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 21 days ago

High School English as a Second Language Teacher/Spanish Pine Hill Borough Schools (NJ) Overbrook High School - Pine Hill, New Jersey This job is also posted in Pine Hill Borough Schools (NJ) Job...

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World Language Teacher - French - Dover High School - 2026-2027

  • Dover Public Schools
  • Dover, NJ
  • 25 days ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 25 days ago

instruction to meet the needs of all learners Experience teaching multiple levels of French, including introductory through advanced courses, preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required...

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Anticipated Dual Language Teacher

  • North Plainfield School District
  • North Plainfield, NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ
  • 27 days ago

Instructional expertise Proficiency in lesson planning, behavior management, curriculum development, assessment, and the use of diverse educational resources....

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American Sign Language Teacher

  • South River Public Schools
  • South River, NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • South River, NJ
  • 27 days ago

American Sign Language Teacher JobID: 1130 Position Type: High School Teaching/American Sign Language Teacher Date Posted: 5/4/2026 Location: South River High School Date Available: 09/01/2026...

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Spanish World Language Teacher for Grades 5-6

  • North Plainfield School District
  • North Plainfield, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

data to drive instructional decisions and support student growth Collaborative mindset ability to work effectively with colleagues to support student success Instructional expertise proficiency in lesson...

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High School ELA Teacher

  • Beloved Community Charter School
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 30+ 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...

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NJ Certified High School ELA Teacher (2026-2027)

  • Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) Location: New Jersey Position Type: Full-Time About Achievers Early College Prep Achievers Early College...

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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
46.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
2.8%
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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