How to hire an english language arts teacher

How to hire an english language arts teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step english language arts teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an english language arts teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new english language arts teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an english language arts teacher, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect english language arts teacher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of english language arts teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of English Language Arts Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   English Language Arts Teacher	Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades. Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals they learned in elementary school and prepare them for the more difficult curriculum they will face in high school.	$17-29
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33
   Biology Teacher	A biology teacher specializes in teaching biology to students at learning institutions. Their duties consist of developing lesson and assessment plans, preparing teaching materials such as handouts and presentations, conducting tests and examinations, grading the students' papers and homework, and monitoring their academic progress and behavior... Show more	$17-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Language Arts
   • Language
   • English Language
   • Classroom Management
   • Curriculum Development
   • Literature
   • Student Learning
   • Instructional Materials
   • Instructional Strategies
   • Public Schools
   • Student Achievement
   • Learning Process
   • Grammar
   • Math

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead daily reading group of below-level, first-grade readers and teach mathematics to a small group of mentally gift first-graders.
   • Provide remedial programs for students who have not achieve language competency commensurate with their potential.
   • Attend a variety of professional development workshops centered on gift classroom resources, curriculum development/differentiation, and teaching English language learners.
   • Facilitate teachers in implementing a math program via training and mentoring.
   • Work with students in small groups focusing on reading and math.
   • Recommend as tutor for ESL student to develop reading comprehension & vocabulary.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the english language arts teacher job description is a good way to get more applicants. An english language arts teacher salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an english language arts teacher in Nebraska may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level english language arts teacher. Additionally, an english language arts teacher with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average english language arts teacher salary

   $48,483yearly

   $23.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level english language arts teacher salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average english language arts teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$71,440	$34
   2	District of Columbia	$67,087	$32
   3	Massachusetts	$61,473	$30
   4	Maryland	$60,628	$29
   5	California	$60,369	$29
   6	New Jersey	$57,860	$28
   7	Oregon	$51,973	$25
   8	Minnesota	$49,402	$24
   9	Illinois	$49,150	$24
   10	Georgia	$47,555	$23
   11	Texas	$46,705	$22
   12	Ohio	$46,249	$22
   13	South Carolina	$45,441	$22
   14	Michigan	$44,059	$21
   15	Florida	$43,831	$21
   16	Wyoming	$40,052	$19
   17	Iowa	$39,352	$19
   18	Arizona	$39,142	$19
   19	Colorado	$39,053	$19
   20	Missouri	$37,254	$18

   Average english language arts teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boston Public Schools	$62,533	$30.06	51
   2	Chino Valley Unified School District	$57,081	$27.44
   3	Chicago Public Schools	$56,209	$27.02	47
   4	Broward County Public Schools	$55,760	$26.81	51
   5	Magnolia Educational and Research Foundation	$55,253	$26.56	5
   6	Guilford County Schools	$55,125	$26.50	22
   7	KIPP Northern California Public Schools	$54,726	$26.31	52
   8	California State University	$54,646	$26.27	77
   9	California Academy of Sciences	$53,069	$25.51	3
   10	Summit Public Schools	$52,948	$25.46	12
   11	High Point Christian Academy	$52,534	$25.26	1
   12	Rochester City School District	$52,438	$25.21	8
   13	Jackson Madison County School System	$52,002	$25.00
   14	Jasper County School District	$51,861	$24.93	9
   15	FCSD	$51,252	$24.64	18
   16	Topeka Public Schools	$51,061	$24.55	30
   17	Crossroads Charter Schools	$51,014	$24.53	9
   18	Wicomico County Public Schools	$50,659	$24.36	11
   19	Springfield City Library	$50,082	$24.08	5
   20	Muckleshoot Casino	$49,573	$23.83	3

4. Writing an english language arts teacher job description

   An english language arts teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an english language arts teacher job description:

   English language arts teacher job description example

   We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
   
   Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students' diversity.
   
   Our schools are looking for talented and committed English Language Arts Teachers to play a key role in the establishment of curriculum and culture as they develop a high quality education program from the stages of vision to execution.
   
   Our students deserve continuously strong teaching from the time they enter kindergarten until they graduate from college or begin a career. As such, our English Language Arts Teachers will work closely with each school's leadership team to ensure our students learn, grow, and achieve transformative life outcomes. Each English Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for ensuring that our students have the opportunity to learn in an environment of joyful, excellent, and equitable teaching.
   
   Above all else, the most effective English Language Arts Teacher will find joy and purpose in teaching children the habits necessary to be successful in school, and they will relish the opportunity to cultivate our students with a love for learning. They must also be committed to KIPP Public Schools Northern California's mission, while possessing the beliefs, character traits, and skills necessary to ensure student growth and achievement.
   
   English Language Arts Teachers are expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a TK-12 learning environment, both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually, that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and socio-emotional potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal or direct manager.
   Ideal KIPP Teacher Qualities: Model KIPP values Be committed to being an anti-racist educator Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels Possess strong content area knowledge and skills building relationships with students, families, and communities Teach in our extended day and year schedule Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution Hold a valid teaching credential, be in the process of securing a credential, or be willing to commit to earning a credential while teaching KIPP. Preferred Qualifications Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP NorCal student community Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese or Mandarin speaking proficiency Health & Safety Per California state requirements for public schools, all staff must be vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccination) or submit to regular and frequent testing. Our schools are engaged in on campus (in-person) learning, full time, 5 days a week. Please click here to read more about our health & safety measures at our schools. Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and transportation benefits. Salary Scale Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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5. Post your job

   To find the right english language arts teacher for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with english language arts teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit english language arts teachers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your english language arts teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit english language arts teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting english language arts teachers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new english language arts teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect english language arts teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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