Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Gibson City, 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 English Teacher

  • Colfax, IL (16 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Colfax, IL (16 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Duties Teaches District approved curriculum. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated, including remote instruction. Plans a program of study, employing a...

Secondary English Teacher

  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Licensed Secondary Teaching - 9th thru 12th/ English Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Rantoul Township High School Date Available: 08/14/2025 Closing Date: 04/29/2025 District:...

8th Grade-9th Grade Transition Freshman Comprehensive English Teacher

  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Summer School Positions/ Teacher - High School Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: High School Summer School Date Available: June 2025 District:   Champaign Unit 4 School District...

High School English Teacher

  • Gibson City, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Gibson City, IL
  • 5 days ago

Plans a program of study (daily and unit) that is aligned to the curriculum, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that differentiates instruction to meet the needs...

High School English Teacher

  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Plans a program of study (daily and unit) that is aligned to the curriculum, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that differentiates instruction to meet the needs...

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL (24 miles from Gibson City, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Licensed Secondary Teaching - 6th thru 8th/ English/Language Arts Date Posted: 2/27/2025 Location: Gibson CIty-Melvin Sibley CUSD #5 Date Available: 08/01/2025 District:   Gibson...

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

  • Gibson City, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gibson City, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Plans a program of study (daily and unit) that is aligned to the curriculum, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that differentiates instruction to meet the needs...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Gibson City, IL

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Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Gibson City, 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 Gibson City, 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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