Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Washington

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 (0.6 FTE) (Leave Replacement) (2025-26)

  • Snohomish, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Snohomish, WA
  • 16 hours ago

Job Summary: This is a 0.6 FTE non-continuing leave replacement position for a 9th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-26 school year....

25/26 - MIHS English Teacher

  • Mercer Island, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mercer Island, WA
  • 1 day ago

Skill in: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having...

Middle School English Teacher (7408)

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 4 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree; valid Washington State teaching certificate with English Language Arts endorsement....

4th Grade Dual Language Teacher, Begin 25-26 SY

  • Mattawa, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mattawa, WA
  • 5 days ago

The teacher will create lesson plans, instruct students on core subjects such as social studies, literature, and math, and create a well-rounded, instructional environment based on the District's Dual...

Dual Language Teacher Pool, K-5th Grade - Armin Jahr (250806002)

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 9 days ago

This position is 7.5 hours/day with 183 base contract days (180 student days + 3 Professional Development days) and 3 supplemental days The Dual Immersion program is a multilingual program with...

Long-Term Substitute - English Teacher (1.0 Fte) - Juanita High School

  • Redmond, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 11 days ago

Position Type: Substitute Teachers & Certificated Staff/Long Term Substitute Date Posted: 8/4/2025 Location: Juanita High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Juanita High School is...

English Teacher SY25-26 (Washington)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 25 days ago

Between teaching blocks, teachers analyze student data, build lesson plans, support school culture, and other personal development activities....

Chinese Mandarin Associate Language Instructor

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 25 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....

English Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE) Lake Washington High School

  • Redmond, WA
  • 28 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 28 days ago

English Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE) Lake Washington High School JobID: 8973 Position Type: Secondary Teachers & Certificated Staff/High School English Language Arts Teacher Date Posted: 7/18/2025...

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

Korean Associate Language Instructor

  • Lewis McChord, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lewis McChord, WA
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lewis McChord, WA
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lewis McChord, WA
  • 90+ 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....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Washington 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 Washington
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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