Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kansas

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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7-9 English Language Arts Teacher

  • Hoxie, KS
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hoxie, KS
  • 11 hours ago

Hoxie Junior/Senior High school is currently looking for an English Language Arts Teacher for grades 7-9 for the 2025-2026 school year....

Middle/High School English

  • Perry, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Perry, KS
  • 2 days ago

Perry Public Schools USD 343 Middle/High School English (Middle and or High School English) JOB POSTING Job Details Title Middle/High School English Posting ID Middle and or High School English...

High School Language Arts Teacher (English)

  • Ottawa, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Ottawa, KS
  • 5 days ago

High School Language Arts Teacher (English) Ottawa USD 290 www.usd290.org USD 290 is accepting applications for a High School Language Arts (English) Teacher....

High School English/Journalism Teacher

  • Louisburg, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisburg, KS
  • 5 days ago

Louisburg USD 416 www.usd416.org Louisburg High School is hiring an English/Journalism Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Supplemental assignments are available. Louisburg USD 416 EEOC

High School English Teacher

  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 6 days ago

Prepare lesson plans; give assignments and tests and grade them; confer with parents about student progress and conduct; supervise students in the classroom and other school settings, administer praise...

Middle School/High School English

  • Perry, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Perry, KS
  • 6 days ago

Middle School/High School English Perry-Lecompton USD 343 www.usd343.net Perry-Lecompton Middle School/High School has an English position opening for the 2025-206 school year. OFFICIAL...

Middle School English Teacher

  • Lyons, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Lyons, KS
  • 8 days ago

Middle School English Teacher Lyons USD 405 www.usd405.com Job Title: English (Grades 6-8) Purpose: The purpose of the English Instructor is to include grammar skills, literature, vocabulary...

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

  • Tecumseh, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Tecumseh, KS
  • 11 days ago

Shawnee Heights USD 450 www.usd450.net This position is for a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

Anticipated Middle School ELA Teacher 2025-26 School Year - open until filled

  • Wellsville, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Wellsville, KS
  • 12 days ago

Anticipated Middle School ELA Teacher 2025-26 School Year - open until filled Wellsville USD 289 www.wellsville-usd289.org Interested applicants please apply on our website...

High School English Teacher

  • El Dorado, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • El Dorado, KS
  • 12 days ago

High School English Teacher JobID: 2021 Position Type: High School Teaching/Language Arts Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: El Dorado High School Additional Information: Show/Hide Please apply...

High School English/Language Arts

  • Sedgwick, KS
  • 13 days ago
  • Sedgwick, KS
  • 13 days ago

High School English/Language Arts Sedgwick USD 439 www.usd439.com Sedgwick Public Schools has an opening for a secondary Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

High School English Teacher

  • El Dorado, KS
  • 14 days ago
  • El Dorado, KS
  • 14 days ago

High School English Teacher El Dorado USD 490 www.usd490.org High School (grades 9-12) English Teacher. Supplemental positions available. Benefits Information Health, life, disability insurance....

Middle School ELA Teacher (8th Grade)

  • Hesston, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Hesston, KS
  • 19 days ago

Middle School ELA Teacher (8th Grade) Hesston USD 460 www.hesstonschools.org This position is open until filled. Interested applicants must apply via the district website: www.hesstonschools.org...

Middle School English Teacher

  • Girard, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Girard, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Girard USD 248 www.girard248.org Girard Middle School is accepting applications for a 7th grade English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Girard Middle School is a 6-8 school with...

English Teacher

  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hutchinson, KS
  • 45+ days ago

English Teacher Hutchinson USD 308 www.usd308.com Hutchinson Public Schools has openings for an English Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. A current Kansas teaching license with appropriate...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kansas

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Kansas 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 Kansas
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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