Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Washington

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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English Teacher Middle School or Upper School

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

plans to help students meet the learning goals Follow through on routine job responsibilities including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning Participate in collaborative evaluation...

Spanish Dual Language Teacher, 1/2 grade

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago

For the 2025-26 school year Full time positions Posting Period: Open until filled Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools...

Middle School ELA Teacher (25/26 SY)

  • Goldendale, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Goldendale, WA
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree and possess a Washington state Teaching Certificate with English Language Arts endorsement for the position being considered....

High School English Teacher - Ballard High School (2025-2026) -JOB ID 34524 Start 8:40 AM JobID: 34524 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 3/6/2025 Location: BALLARD HIGH...

Screening for this position will begin on March 17, 2025 This position will teach 0.8 reading, writing, and social studies in a Spanish/English dual language model and 0.2 in another content area such...

High School American Sign Language Teacher

  • Woodland, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodland, WA
  • 9 days ago

plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom...

English Teacher - High School

  • Shoreline, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA
  • 15 days ago

Position at King's Schools This is a Full-Time position at King's Schools for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year. Compensation: between $50,000 - $93,888 per year, DOE Benefits: Competitive...

Teacher - High School English (2025-26 SY)

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 16 days ago

planning Work completely and creatively with the assigned curriculum Assist with the development of curriculum as assigned Incorporate instructional strategies to create a conducive teaching and learning...

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

  • Klickitat, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Klickitat, WA
  • 17 days ago

Teach and instruct high school students at all levels of English language arts. Develop lesson plans and teaching outlines using Washington State Standards....

Anticipated Dual Language Teacher

  • Colbert, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Colbert, WA
  • 17 days ago

Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students....

Spanish Dual Language Teacher

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 45+ days ago

For the 2025-26 School Year Full time position (5th Grade) Posting period: Open until filled Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Washington 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 Washington
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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