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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High School ELA Teacher

  • Uncommon Schools
  • Henrietta, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Henrietta, NY
  • 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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Middle School ELA Teacher, 5-8

  • WNYRIC
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 3 days ago

A concentration in, master's degree, or higher, in English Language Arts....

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26-27 Hiring: World Language Teacher (Spanish) - Horace Greeley High School

  • Chappaqua Central School District
  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 3 days ago

Familiar with ACTFL Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development....

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High School English Teachers - for Cooperative Summer School Program

  • Board of Cooperative
  • Fairport, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Cooperative Summer School (Certified)/English Teachers - High School Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Regional Programs and Services Closing Date: 06/28/2026   Additional...

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High School English/ ELA Teacher

  • Rochester Academy Charter School
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago

Language Arts Teacher Certification Subject-specific Teaching Certification Restorative justice disciplinary approach Lesson planning Bachelor's degree in education Instructional materials development...

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High School ELA Teacher

  • Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
  • Bronx, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, 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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World Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Mount Vernon City School District
  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, 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
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, 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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Anticipated Middle School ELA Teacher

  • King Center Charter School
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Hours: 7:45-3:45, regular attendance Complete weekly lesson plans completed with all required items (see appendix B) Align all instructional targets and objectives to the...

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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
  • 21 days ago
  • Bowling Green, 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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World Language Teacher (French) - Part Time (.4)- High School (2026-2027 School Year)

  • Victor Central School District
  • Victor, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Victor, NY
  • 25 days ago

Develops high-quality lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning tasks that reflect best practices in pedagogy and differentiation....

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English Teacher

  • Brighton Central Schools Employment
  • Brighton, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Brighton, NY
  • 28 days ago

English Teacher Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale Per BTA hiring schedule Job Description Part-time,.8 position. Grades 9-12. Job Qualifications NYS English certification...

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26-27 Hiring: World Language Teacher (French) - Seven Bridges Middle School

  • Chappaqua Central School District
  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Familiar with ACTFL Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development....

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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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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
46.9%
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
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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