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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English Teacher: 7-12 Certification

  • Saxonburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Saxonburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support Foster a positive and inclusive...

High School English Teacher- (Contract)

  • New Hope, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Hope, PA
  • 4 days ago

Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities. Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback....

High School English Teacher

  • Fairview, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairview, PA
  • 5 days ago

Utilize strategies that differentiate instruction to address the ability level of all students 4....

English Teacher

  • Bensalem, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bensalem, PA
  • 13 days ago

English Teacher Holy Ghost Prep, an all-boys, college preparatory school in Bensalem, PA for grades 9th through 12th, seeks a full-time English teacher to begin August 15, 2025. This full-time...

Spanish Language Teacher

  • Merion Station, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Merion Station, PA
  • 20 days ago

Collaborates well with colleagues on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, instructional strategies, and departmental tasks and initiatives Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom...

English Teacher

  • Yardley, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Yardley, PA
  • 22 days ago

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated English Supply Teacher for a long-term position at a welcoming secondary school in Yardley. This role is ideal for a passionate educator eager to make a...

Senior School English Teacher

  • Sewickley, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sewickley, PA
  • 24 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated student body, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburghs...

HS Language Teacher - Chinese

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Core State Standards, and varied assessments Proven ability to use data to inform instruction Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree Meets Pennsylvania's ESSA requirements of being state-certified...

Foreign Language and Literature Teacher

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Chinese Community Learning Center - Chinese Dual Language Immersion Foreign Language and Literature Teacher in Philadelphia, PA A position has been declared open in Chinese...

Upper School English Teacher

  • Wynnewood, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wynnewood, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Friends Central School Overview Friends Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 850 students in Nursery through grade 12....

We are currently looking for a passionate hardworking Middle School Reading & Language Arts Teacher to join the YSCS team and work with us to Imagine New Possibilities in Education....

English Teacher

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 12/13/2024 Location: Harrisburg High School - John Harris    Minimum Requirements All applicants must possess a valid PA teaching...

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher - 6th-8th Grade - 2025/2026 School Year

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 90+ days ago

As an English Language Arts teacher we know you love reading and writing intrinsically and have unwavering belief in holding the bar high for all readers....

High School English Teacher - 9th-12th Grade - 2025/2026 School Year

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Starting in 7th Grade and continuing through 12th Grade our students engage in thematic units while learning to comprehend and analyze complex grade-level texts as required by the Common Core State...

English as a Second Language Teacher

  • Media, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Media, PA
  • 90+ days ago

instructional/lesson plans and related activities in support of the students' IEPs by planning activities that are aligned with the school's curriculum and relevant state standards to ensure that students...

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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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