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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English Teacher

  • Oakland, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate records....

High School ELA Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

English Teacher One to One

  • Oakland, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. Maintain complete and accurate records....

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: Union High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Date of Repost: 5/20/2025 Posting ID: 3892 ANTICIPATED Union High...

World Language Teacher (Spanish) - Full-time

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 3 days ago

World Language Teacher (Spanish) - Full-time JobID: 1336 Position Type: High School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish Date Posted: 6/27/2025 Location: Shore Regional High School Closing Date:...

High School English Teacher (Part-Time)

  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 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...

English Teachers

  • Bayville, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Bayville, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: English/Language Arts/English Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Central Regional High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/10/2025   Additional Information: Show/...

English as a Second Language Teacher

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

English as a Second Language Teacher JobID: 2153 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: John Adams Elementary School Date Available: 08/26/2025 Closing...

World Language Teacher-Spanish

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

Secondary English Teacher

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 8 days ago

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

Secondary English Teacher

  • Leonardo, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Leonardo, NJ
  • 8 days ago

/Language Arts Knowledge of Google for Education Experience integrating technology to enhance instruction Knowledge/evidence of implementation of responsive practices for supporting and inclusive environment...

Language Arts Teacher (Anticipated)

  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Employ differentiated instruction techniques, as needed. Implement required accommodations and services as required by pupils' individualized education programs....

English as a Second Language Teacher & Department Chair

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 11 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
  • 12 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 12 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...

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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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