Language Arts Teacher Jobs in South Carolina

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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Middle School ELA Teacher 2025-2026 School Year (Summerville Preparatory Academy)

  • Summerville, SC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 13 hours ago

Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons....

Middle School English Teacher 2025-2026

  • Blackville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Blackville, SC
  • 1 day ago

instruction and/or instructional strategies that are reflective of best practices. • Create a positive educational climate for students. • Meet course and school-wide student performance goals. • Participate...

High School English Teacher 2025-2026

  • Conway, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Conway, SC
  • 1 day ago

Develop lesson plans. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom for class activities....

English Teacher - Chestnut Oaks Middle

  • Sumter, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Sumter, SC
  • 3 days ago

Must have valid South Carolina teachers certificate in Middle or Secondary English Language Arts. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable....

English Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Monetta, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Monetta, SC
  • 3 days ago

Whether it’s through shared lesson planning, flexible teaching approaches, or team-led projects, your voice matters here....

English Teacher - Furman Middle

  • Sumter, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Sumter, SC
  • 9 days ago

Must have valid South Carolina teachers certificate in Middle or Secondary English Language Arts. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable....

Secondary English Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Chester, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • Chester, SC
  • 22 days ago

Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes....

World Language Teacher Chesnee Middle School FY 2024-2025

  • Chesnee, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • Chesnee, SC
  • 22 days ago

Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities....

The Middle School English Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions...

conferences in a timely manner; Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work...

English Teacher - Ebenezer Middle

  • Sumter, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • Sumter, SC
  • 22 days ago

Must have valid South Carolina teachers certificate in Middle or Secondary English Language Arts. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable....

English Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Aiken, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil....

Middle School ELA Teacher Job Elko, SC

  • Williston, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Williston, SC
  • 30+ days ago

planning, instruction, and student assessment Contact Information: Justin Tharp Phone: ......

High School English Teacher

  • Camden, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Camden, SC
  • 30+ days ago

High School English Teacher JobID: 2905 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 1/13/2025 Location: Camden High Date Available: 07/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional...

English Teacher

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Teacher - Regular Ed./ Secondary English Date Posted: 1/17/2025 Location: Airport High School Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled    ***Signing...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in South Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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