Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New York

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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ESL (TESOL)/Korean Language Teacher

  • Amenia, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Amenia, NY
  • 1 hour ago

ESL (TESOL)/Korean Language Teacher (Amenia, NY), Duties incl: Instruct the following lessons to the school's middle & high school students; create engaging lesson plans (50% of time): ESL 1 (beginner...

Upper School English Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in...

Upper School English Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

New York, NY The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader...

Middle School English Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, providing individualized support as necessary....

Upper School (High School)English Teacher2025-2026

  • Locust Valley, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Locust Valley, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Work Term: Academic School Year FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt Direct Report: Upper School Principal Mission: Guided by our Quaker principles, Friends Academy educates our students to discover and...

English Teacher - Long Term Substitutes

  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Language Arts Learning StandardsKnowledge of the RTI process and ability to effectively communicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthDemonstrated...

English Teacher - Grades 7-12 - Long-Term Substitute/Leave Replacement

  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Language Arts Learning StandardsKnowledge of the RTI process and ability to effectively communicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthDemonstrated...

RESPONSIBILITIES Primary responsibilities include: teaching English using creative and differentiated instructional methodologies, collaborating with High School teachers to plan student-centered curriculum...

NBHS ENL (English as a New Language) Teacher

  • North Babylon, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • North Babylon, NY
  • 2 days ago

NBHS ENL (English as a New Language) Teacher JobID: 854 Position Type: High School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 3/21/2025 Location: North Babylon High School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date:...

World Language Teacher (Spanish) Long Term Sub

  • Nunda, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Nunda, NY
  • 4 days ago

World Language Teacher (Spanish) Long Term Sub Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale Commensurate with Experience/minimum $150 per day Job Description About Keshequa Central...

SY 25-26 High School ELA Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago

Specific Responsibilities: Design and teach five periods each day (two periods daily of prep time). Utilize Universal Design for Learning method of planning and instruction to reach all learners....

SY 25-26 High School English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 days ago

Specific Responsibilities: Teach and provide services to all of MESA's English Language Learners, both through push-in and through sheltered instruction pull-out. Lead or assist with...

English as a Second Language Teacher ENL

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 5 days ago

English as a Second Language Teacher ENL Cheektowaga CSD - Union East Elementary School 3550 Union Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Certified - Teaching - English as a Second Language Job Number ......

High School English Teacher

  • Auburn, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, NY
  • 6 days ago

instruction or the willingness to learn.Proficiency in Google Drive is a plus.Fully committed, supportive and respectful of the mission, teachings, and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church is must.Must...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Boston, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, NY
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging classroom culture....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New York

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 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 York
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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