Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kent, WA

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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Jane Addams Middle School - English Language Arts Teacher - 0.6 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Jane Addams Middle School - English Language Arts Teacher - 0.6 FTE Salary $72,908.00 - $142,523.00 Annually Location Jane Addams Middle School, WA Job Type Part-Time Job Number 26097 Department Jane...

Broadview-Thomson K- 8 - Middle School Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Broadview-Thomson K- 8 - Middle School Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE Salary $72,908.00 - $142,523.00 Annually Location Broadview-Thomson K-8, WA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26090 Department Broadview...

Ballard High - Language Arts Teacher - 0.8 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Ballard High - Language Arts Teacher - 0.8 FTE Salary $72,908.00 - $142,523.00 Annually Location Ballard High School, WA Job Type Part-Time Job Number 26079 Department Ballard High School Opening Date...

English Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE) Tesla STEM High School

  • Redmond, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Language Arts Teacher position at Tesla/STEM High School (Located within the Eastlake Learning Community....

English Language Arts Teacher - Juanita High School (Leave Replacement, 1st Semester ONLY) 2025-2026

  • Redmond, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Language Arts Teacher at Juanita High School This position is a leave replacement for 1st semester only....

Chinese Mandarin Associate Language Instructor

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 10 days ago

. - Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of student's learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports...

Licton Springs K-8 - Middle School Social Studies & Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 27 days ago

plans....

Ballard High - Multilingual Learner Teacher & Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

plans. 2....

Aki Kurose Middle School - Multilingual Learner & Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

plans. 2....

Korean Associate Language Instructor

  • Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of student's learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports...

Tagalog Associate Language Instructor

  • Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of students learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports....

Thai Associate Language Instructor

  • Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of students learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports....

Demographic Data for Kent, WA

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kent, WA

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Kent, WA 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
1.8%
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 Kent, WA
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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