Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kentucky

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 at Fairdale High SchoolJOB ID 35120

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy High School English Instructor 1.0 FTE

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION – HS English Instructor To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Elkton, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Elkton, KY
  • 1 day ago

Organization Information Todd County is a small rural community in the south central part of Kentucky. The district has five schools: North Todd Elementary, South Todd Elementary, Todd County...

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

Language Arts Teacher

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 day ago

Organization Website Organization Address 1622 Southeastern Parkway Owensboro, KY 42303 Vacancy ID 20242025 - 06285 Position Category Middle School Classroom Instructor Title Language Arts Teacher Description...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 4 days ago

Prepares and has available at school complete and up-to-date weekly lesson plans which provide goals, objectives, and learning activities for pupils assigned....

25-26 MCHS English Teacher

  • Paducah, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 4 days ago

Organization Information The commitment to the future of all students is evident in all classrooms in McCracken County Public Schools, a distinguished district. A leader in educational...

English Teacher

  • Corbin, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Corbin, KY
  • 5 days ago

Organization Information "STRIVING TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE" is our district mission statement and a belief that we hold very dearly. Corbin Independent is recognized as one of the highest...

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 8 days ago

Arts Teacher Description Classroom teaching position responsible for core content instruction in English Language Arts in grades 7-8 Comments Warren County is an equal opportunity employer....

South Oldham Middle School - ELA Teacher

  • Crestwood, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Crestwood, KY
  • 8 days ago

Organization Information The mission of the Oldham Schools is to prepare students of all ages to become lifelong learners who are self sufficient, responsible and participating members of a...

English Teacher

  • Greensburg, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Greensburg, KY
  • 8 days ago

Organization Information Mission:Green County School District is a public education institution that recognizes ALL students can learn. The district is committed to providing educational...

Language Arts Teacher: 2025-2026

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 13 days ago

The teacher uses Diagnostic Lesson Plan Format, Instructional Lesson Plan Format, or Review Lesson Plan Format, as appropriate....

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

Organization Information Jefferson County Public Schools is an urban school district serving metro Louisville. With more than 96,000 students in 172 school locations, JCPS is in the top 30 of the...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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