Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Chicago, 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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High School ELA Teacher SY 25/26 - Downtown Campus

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects. Team teaching is core to our model....

Middle School ELA Teacher (2025-2026SY)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

All teachers engage in individual and team deep intellectual preparation and lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards that use the core curriculum....

Dual Language Teacher

  • East Chicago, IN (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Chicago, IN (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

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

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

  • Berwyn, IL (8 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (8 miles from Chicago, 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...

English Teacher - 0.4 FTE

  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and state standards....

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...

Alternative High School - English Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH TEACHER OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE Olive Harvey Middle College is an Alternative High School within the Youth Connection Charter School Network, open to eligible youth...

.4 English Teacher

  • Hinsdale, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago

.4 English Teacher JobID: 2780 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Hinsdale South High School Date Available: 25/26 SY Closing Date: Until Filled Additional...

English Teacher .9 FTE

  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ English Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: York Community High School Date Available: 08/11/25 District:   Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205...

Spanish Dual Language Teacher- ELA and Social Studies

  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago

High Jefferson Date Available: 08/11/2025 District:   Naperville Community Unit School District 203    Job Title: Spanish Dual Language Teacher- ELA and Social Studies FTE: 1.0 Eligible...

World Language Teacher (K-8 Spanish)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program...

High School ELA Teacher - SY 25/26 Belmont Campus

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects. Team teaching is core to our model....

1st Grade Dual Language Teacher (Spanish)

  • River Grove, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • River Grove, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 15 days ago

plans and delivering engaging, differentiated instruction that is aligned with the curriculum through an interisciplinary and biliterate approach....

Junior High School English Language Arts Teacher - Anticipated

  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Language Arts Teacher Please see attached job description Qualifications: Bachelor's degreee from an accredited college or university in job related area Illinois State Board of Education Professinal...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Chicago, 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, 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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