Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Anticipated High School English Teacher- 2025-26 SY

  • Oxford, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oxford, PA
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ English Date Posted: 4/29/2025 Location: Oxford Area High School Date Available: 2025-26 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled    Oxford Area High...

Anticipated Opening Secondary English Teacher

  • Annville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Annville, PA
  • 2 days ago

Anticipated Opening – Secondary English Teacher Permanent, full-time position at Annville-Cleona Secondary School beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Secondary (7-12) English certification...

English Language Arts Teacher

  • Monongahela, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Monongahela, PA
  • 3 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and...

Spanish Language Teacher - Anticipated opening - Neshaminy High School

  • Langhorne, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 5 days ago

The Neshaminy School District is seeking candidates for an anticiipated opening in Foreign Language (Spanish) Education at the Senior High School Level. Current PA certification in Spanish is...

Middle School Reading & Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8) - 2025/26 SY Teacher - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Join the Young Scholars Charter School team and help us Imagine New Possibilities in education...

(2025-2026) High School English Teacher, Bethlehem Catholic High School

  • Allentown, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 12 days ago

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High School English Teacher

  • Merion Station, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Merion Station, PA
  • 14 days ago

Merion Mercy Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls grades 9-12 outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeks a dynamic and student-centered educator versed in current...

Upper School English Teacher

  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 15 days ago

Germantown Academy We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought Confident in Expression Compassionate in Spirit Collaborative in Action Honorable in Deed Position Title: Upper School English...

QCSD ASL/English Teacher

  • Quakertown, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Quakertown, PA
  • 16 days ago

QCSD ASL/English Teacher Quakertown Community School District (PA) Quakertown High School - Quakertown, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Quakertown Job Details Job ID:5087503 Application...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Paoli, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Paoli, PA
  • 16 days ago

Middle School ELA Teacher PAOLI, PA Job Title: Teacher Job Status: Permanent/Full Time Contact: Mary Kay Hennessy, Principal E-Mail: ... Job Description: St. Norbert School in Paoli, Chester...

High School English Teacher (25-26 SY)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago

High School English Teacher (25-26 SY) at Freire Schools Freire Charter High School or TECH Freire Charter School - Philadelphia, PA About Freire Schools Established in 1999, Freire Schools...

Upper School English Teacher

  • Malvern, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 22 days ago

plans for a balanced program of instruction, application and class work activities within the English curriculum for all assigned classes Communicates student progress and class objectives to parents...

Secondary English Teacher

  • Linesville, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Linesville, PA
  • 22 days ago

Secondary English Teacher Conneaut School District Conneaut Area Senior High School - Linesville, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Conneaut School District Job Details Job ID:5086072...

Secondary English Teacher

  • Farrell, PA
  • 25 days ago
  • Farrell, PA
  • 25 days ago

The Farrell Area School District has an opening for a Full Time Secondary English Teacher. Applicants must be PA certified in English 7-12. Please submit PA Standard teaching application, copy of...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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