Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Colorado

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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Secondary Language Arts Teacher (Applicant Pool)

  • Parachute, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Parachute, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Teacher - Secondary English Language Arts (Applicant Pool)Job Family: Certified - Licensed Department: Grand Valley High SchoolFLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: T Salary Schedule: $45,000.00 - 84,112.00Job...

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (Applicant Pool)

  • Parachute, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Parachute, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Experience instructing students in a classroom setting, teaching English Language Arts/Social Studies in a Standard Based environment with record keeping, grading, assessing and reporting preferred....

Language Teacher: 25/26 School Year, Bayou Gulch Campus

  • Parker, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 1 day ago

Prepare for assigned classes and submit weekly lesson plans. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs....

Prepare for assigned classes and submit weekly lesson plans. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs....

4th Grade English Teacher - School Year 2025-2026

  • Aurora, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 3 days ago

Integrate the assessments to design appropriate lesson planning and effective teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles....

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Charter School/ Teacher Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Aspen Ridge Preparatory Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled    Mission We are...

High School English Teacher (25/26)

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

plans Plan rigorous lessons, in alignment with schoolwide planning deadlines, and engage in lesson internalization practices to deliver high quality instruction Design and implement assessments that...

Cortez - Secondary English Language Arts Teachers 25/26 School Year Teach in Southwest Colorado Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Cortez Middle School - Cortez, Colorado This job is also posted in Teach in...

English/Language Arts Teacher - Infinity Middle School

  • Aurora, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 12 days ago

Hold a valid English/Language Arts License. 2. Proficiency in using technology....

English/Language Arts Teacher - Cherry Creek High School

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 12 days ago

Hold a valid Colorado English/Language Arts License 2. Proficiency in using technology....

Secondary Language Arts Teacher 7th Grade

  • Sterling, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Sterling, CO
  • 13 days ago

/Language Arts Teacher 7th Grade Sterling Middle School Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week, 167 scheduled working days/year, 8.0 hours/day Salary Range: $44,000 minimum depending on experience...

Secondary English/ Language Arts Teacher

  • Sterling, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Sterling, CO
  • 13 days ago

High School Position Title: Teacher-English/Language Arts Position Start Date: August 6th, 2025 Position Type: Teachers-Licensed FTE: 1.0 - 32- 40 hours per week Work Schedule: 167 (based on the 24-...

1st Grade English Teacher - School Year 2025-2026

  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago

Teach knowledge and skills in social studies education, utilizing curriculum and other appropriate learning activities....

plans Plan rigorous lessons, in alignment with schoolwide planning deadlines, and engage in lesson internalization practices to deliver high quality instruction Design and implement assessments that...

ECCA 7/8 Language Arts Teacher

  • Eagle, CO
  • 18 days ago
  • Eagle, CO
  • 18 days ago

ECCA 7/8 Language Arts Teacher Employer Eagle County School District Location Eagle, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Eagle County School District Location Eagle, CO, US Salary Competitive...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Colorado

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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