Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Chicago Heights, IL

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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Dual Language Teacher

  • East Chicago, IN (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Chicago, IN (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

content areas in the target language (language arts, math, social studies, science) using the Indiana Academic Standards....

25-26 SY - Middle School ELA Teacher - St. Leonard School - Berwyn - VIC. III

  • Berwyn, IL (23 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (23 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

High School English Teacher

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 9 days ago

Job Responsibilities Develop and implement engaging and differentiated lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines....

English Teacher

  • Gary, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gary, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

ENGLISH TEACHER Are you interested in project based education? Wonder what it would be like to teach at a school where students have a one to one ratio with computers? Are you committed to change...

Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher

  • Berwyn, IL (23 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (23 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Collaborates and co-teaches with team members to develop and implement differentiated lessons plans for all students' success....

World Language Teacher

  • Whiting, IN (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Whiting, IN (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Teaching Spanish at the high school level Health, dental, vision, Rx and life insurance, LTD, Indiana teacher's pension, 403b and Aflac

Dual Language Teacher - English #1893

  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Duties In collaboration with a partner teacher, the dual language teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum...

Dual Language Teacher - Spanish #1892

  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Duties In collaboration with a partner teacher, the dual language teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum...

6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

  • Calumet City, IL (7 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Calumet City, IL (7 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days 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. 4....

Dual Language Teacher (K-5)

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Duties Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 1/8/2025 Location: Central Office Date Available: Immediate Hire SCHOOL DISTRICT 170 CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS TITLE: Dual...

Dual Language Teacher - Spanish

  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards....

Dual Language Teacher - English

  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Blue Island, IL (10 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Chicago Heights, IL

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Chicago Heights, IL 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 Chicago Heights, IL
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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