Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New Mexico

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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Language Arts Teacher

  • Taos, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Taos, NM
  • 2 days ago

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER Taos Municipal School District Taos Middle School - Taos, New Mexico This job is also posted in Taos Municipal School District Job Details Job ID:5022690 Application Deadline:Posted...

English Language Arts Teacher SY 25-26

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary This position is a full-time teaching position in our English Language Arts Department....

English Teacher-2025-2026 School Year

  • Bloomfield, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NM
  • 5 days ago

2025-2026 School Year- BHS General Job Description: The English Teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student...

English Teacher

  • Farmington, NM
  • 10 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Tibbetts Middle School Date Available: 08/04/2025 Closing Date: Until filled    Position: SECONDARY...

Tiwa Language Instructor - Educ. Dept.-FT/PT

  • Taos, NM
  • 25 days ago
  • Taos, NM
  • 25 days ago

Develops and implements lesson plans based on approved curriculum. Utilizes various methods of teaching and resources to motivate students in learning TIWA language....

Academic Tutor (High School English)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary: Responsible for providing instruction to individual or small groups of K-12 students to improve academic performance. Supervision Exercised: Reports to the Education...

English Teacher

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Summary The English Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks an enthusiastic and energetic middle and upper school teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and...

Spanish Bilingual Language Teacher

  • Farmington, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 12/2/2024 Location: Farmington High School Closing Date: Until filled    Position: SECONDARY TEACHER Supervisor: PRINCIPAL General Job...

Bilibgual Spanish Language Teacher FHS/HER

  • Farmington, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 11/22/2024 Location: Farmington High School Closing Date: Until filled    Position: SECONDARY TEACHER Supervisor: PRINCIPAL General Job...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New Mexico

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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