Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New York, NY

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

  • Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago

plans that are clear, logical, and sequential aligned to standards and regents exams, when appropriate Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students...

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Middle School ELA Teacher (SY 26-27)

  • Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 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 (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wood Ridge, NJ (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

group instruction as needed....

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World Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Mount Vernon City School District
  • Mount Vernon, NY (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago

NYS CERTIFICATIONS MANDATED: NYS Certified World Language Content, i.e (SPANISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, MANDARIN CHINESE) QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Education and hold a...

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High School - ELA Teacher 26-27

  • Family Life Academy Charter Schools
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Using a shared FLACS Network English language arts curriculum aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, the English Language Arts Teacher will design daily lesson...

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Teacher - Language Arts Teacher

  • Passaic Public Schools
  • Passaic, NJ (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 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 English Teacher (2026-2027)

  • East Harlem Scholars Academies
  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago

Positions Report to: Instructional Leadership Team Start Date: August 18, 2026 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + occasional out of school time responsibilities Compensation: (Please note that this is a...

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Upper School World Language Teacher - French

  • Leman Manhattan Preparatory School
  • Bowling Green, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 21 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...

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Anticipated Dual Language Teacher

  • North Plainfield School District
  • North Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 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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Spanish World Language Teacher for Grades 5-6

  • North Plainfield School District
  • North Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 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 (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 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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English Teacher Grades 9-12

  • Staten Island Academy
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Staten Island Academy seeks an Upper School English Teacher, grades 9 through 12. Experience teaching AP English and a Master's degree are preferred. The Academy offers an excellent benefits...

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Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

  • Democracy Prep Public Schools
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ 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....

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Temporary High School English Teacher (per diem)

  • Archdiocese of New York
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Temporary High School English Teacher (Per Diem) Location: Moore Catholic High School Position Type: Temporary (through end of current school year) Compensation: $120-$150 per day (based on...

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Anticipated High School ELA Teacher

  • Elmwood Park School District
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New York, NY

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 York, NY 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 York, NY
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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