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High School English Teacher
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$65,194 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Individual must hold or be able to obtain North Carolina Professional Educator's Certificate in the area of 00100 - English (grades 9-12) prior to employment. State Salary Scale based on experience with full benefits.