English Teacher Jobs in Oakland, NJ

An English Teacher in secondary education is responsible for planning and delivering lessons that help students develop their reading comprehension, writing, and literary analysis skills. They prepare coursework, assign and correct homework, and assess students through exams and essays. English Teachers also foster critical thinking and discussion by introducing students to a wide range of texts from various genres and periods. They play a significant role in preparing students for college level English and ensuring their literacy skills are refined for the professional workplace. Besides, they may also provide additional support for students who are struggling, and work collaboratively with parents and other educators to enhance students' learning experience.

To be successful as an English Teacher, one should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must have excellent command on English language and grammar, and be able to engage and motivate students. They should be creative, patient, and have a deep understanding of the learning needs and abilities of students at different ages. A Bachelor's degree in English or a related field is typically required, and most schools also require a teaching certification. Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant or a Tutor can be beneficial. Some professionals might work as a Substitute Teacher, gaining classroom experience and improving their teaching skills, before moving into a full-time English Teacher role.

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Anticipated Opening - Language Arts/Literature Teacher

  • Ringwood, NJ (6 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ringwood, NJ (6 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Language Arts Date Posted: 4/16/2025 Location: M. J. Ryerson Middle School Date Available: on/about 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 04/30/2025   Additional...

English Teacher, Technology STEM Teacher

  • River Edge, NJ (12 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • River Edge, NJ (12 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

High School English Teacher Special Education Teacher (Social Studies Anticipated Openings Middle School - Math Teacher High School Music Teacher Appropriate NJ Certification required for all positions...

Middle School ELA Teacher- IMMEDIATE OPENING

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Middle school ELA teachers are responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep...

High School - English Language Arts (ELA) TEACHER (9-12) 2025-2026

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 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...

High School - English as a New Language - TEACHER (9-12) 2025-2026

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities: + Creates academically rigorous, standards-based, culturally relevant lesson plans that foster critical thinking and problem-solving and provide scaffolds so students can learn...

Special Education Teacher - High School English

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: Parsippany Hills High School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled   Additional Information:...

High School - ELA TEACHER - 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 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...

English Teacher, 8th Grade - Adventure in the City

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The English teacher will use the outdoor experiences to inform the implemented lesson plans while helping students prep for high school writing....

High School ELA Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Why Our School is Special We have achieved a high level of academic success without burning out our teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and...

Upper School English Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

group instruction experience building positive and appropriate relationships with students Familiarity with Smartboards, Google Drive, and technology Interest in professional career development in...

HS English Teacher, full-time, tenure-track

  • Weehawken, NJ (21 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Weehawken, NJ (21 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

High School English Teacher - Long Term Substitute

  • Summit, NJ (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: High School Closing Date: 05/02/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide High School English Teacher - Long Term Substitute...

English Teacher

  • Bogota, NJ (15 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ (15 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

The position aligns with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts (NJSLS-ELA) to support literacy development, communication, and analytical reasoning....

Anticipated World Language Teacher- Spanish

  • Oakland, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Teachers/World Language - Spanish Date Posted: 9/1/2025 Location: Indian Hills High School   Full-time Tenured Track position. Must hold Standard Spanish Certification.

Anticipated Part-time World Language Teacher- Chinese

  • Oakland, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Teachers/World Language - Chinese Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Ramapo High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Full-time, Tenured Track position. Must hold a...

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Salary for English Teacher Jobs in Oakland, NJ

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Highest Education Level

English Teachers in Oakland, NJ 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 English Teachers in Oakland, NJ
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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