Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New York

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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World Language Teacher (French) -Part Time- High School 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 1979 Position Type: High School Teaching/ World Language Teacher + Date Posted: 4/1/2025 + Location: Victor...

High School - English Language Arts (ELA) TEACHER (9-12) 2025-2026

  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Using a shared FLACS Network English language arts curriculum aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, the English Language Arts Teacher will design daily lesson...

English Teacher

  • South Glens Falls, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • South Glens Falls, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Job Opening Information English Teacher Application Deadline 4/14/2025 Position Start Date 9/2/2025 Position Title English Teacher Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale...

High School - English as a New Language - TEACHER (9-12) 2025-2026

  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: + Creates academically rigorous, standards-based, culturally relevant lesson plans that foster critical thinking and problem-solving and provide scaffolds so students can learn...

Middle School English Teacher (Grades 6-8)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

POSITION STATEMENT Middle School English Teacher (Grades 6-8) Start Date: August 2023 OVERVIEW Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown...

High School - English Language Arts (ELA) TEACHER (9-12)

  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago

Using a shared FLACS Network English language arts curriculum aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, the English Language Arts Teacher will design daily lesson...

English Teacher - HS

  • Shrub Oak, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Shrub Oak, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: LAKN... Start Date: 2018-08-29T00:00:00 End Date: 2018-05-03T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Lakeland Central School District Region Name: Lower...

English as a New Language Teacher - Long Term Substitute

  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 1 day ago

plans and instructional materials that meet state and federal standards of ELL instruction.Provide consistent and coordinated instruction within the district's/school's ELL instructional program to...

English Teacher, 8th Grade - Adventure in the City

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

The English teacher will use the outdoor experiences to inform the implemented lesson plans while helping students prep for high school writing....

7-12 English Teacher (TBD $41,500 + experience)

  • Scio, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Scio, NY
  • 2 days ago

Duties Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with curriculum standards....

Upper School English Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

group instruction experience building positive and appropriate relationships with students Familiarity with Smartboards, Google Drive, and technology Interest in professional career development in...

7-12 English Teacher SCIO CSD

  • Scio, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Scio, NY
  • 6 days ago

This role requires a commitment to educational excellence and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.Duties Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with...

Middle School Ela Teacher

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 7 days ago

This role involves teaching various subjects, developing lesson plans, and implementing curriculum that meets the needs of all learners....

High School ELA Teacher

  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 days ago

Job Description Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare...

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

The English Language Arts teacher will join our Middle School team as a teacher and homeroom advisor, leading two ELA groups....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in New York

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 York 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 York
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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