Language Arts Teacher Jobs in California

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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High School English Teacher

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 2 days ago

Ability to design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, assess student progress using various instructional strategies, and implement differentiated instruction to...

ENGLISH TEACHER - Mercy High School

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Reporting to the English Department chairperson, the teacher is responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subjects including executing well-developed lesson plans, accurate assessment...

English Teacher Big Bear High School

  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress....

Teacher, Fortuna High School, English

  • Fortuna, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fortuna, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Individualized Instruction: Provide differentiated instruction and support to address each student's unique academic, social, and emotional needs....

English Teacher Big Bear High School

  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Clear Single Subject English CA Teaching Credential -Three recent (3) Letters of Recommendation -Resume Credential Copy Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current within the last three years) Resume...

English Teacher High School 2025-26

  • Lompoc, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Each of our students will be on grade level in English Language Arts and math....

High School English Teacher - Central Valley High School #1166

  • Redding, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 7 hours ago

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

Eureka City Schools, in partnership with families and communities, promotes academic success and career readiness for every student. We are committed to: - Ensuring rigorous and innovative...

High School English Teachers for 2025-26 SY - Accepting 20 Years Outside Experience

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago

group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities Establishes and maintains standards...

English Teacher

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

English Teacher Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal and/or Superintendent, provide instruction to students in academic subjects in a standard classroom, industrial shop, independent...

Mandarin Language Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

The candidate is expected to be able to apply instructional strategies that engage students and are shown to improve student achievement....

English Teacher 2025-26 School Year (Position # 33)

  • Madera, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Madera, CA
  • 2 days ago

English Teacher | 2025-26 School Year (Position # 33) About the Employer The Chowchilla Union High School District comprises a comprehensive four year academic high school, Chowchilla Union High...

English Teacher Pool - Bear River High School - Mulitiple Openings

  • Nevada City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Nevada City, CA
  • 2 days ago

English Teacher Pool - Bear River High School - Mulitiple Openings Requirements / Qualifications Valid California single subject teaching credential authorizing English required, and must be...

group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities Establishes and maintains standards...

English Teacher

  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities Instruction & Curriculum Development Develop and implement engaging English Language Arts (ELA) lesson plans aligned with grade-level standards....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in California 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 California
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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