ESL Teacher Jobs

An English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing non-native English students in reading, writing, and conversational English. They utilize engaging teaching methods to develop students' English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and English comprehension skills. These educators design lesson plans, conduct assessments to monitor student progress, and modify instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs. Additionally, ESL teachers often assist students in assimilating into a new culture and navigating the school system, which may involve collaborating with other teachers, school staff, and parents.

ESL Teachers should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, creativity in teaching methods, and a strong understanding of language teaching pedagogy. A bachelor's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or a related field is typically required. However, many schools prefer candidates with a master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics. In addition to their degree, ESL teachers should have a state teaching license and an ESL teaching certification like the TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA. Prior to becoming an ESL teacher, individuals may have held roles such as a classroom teacher, a tutor, or a teaching assistant.

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Volunteer Adult ESL Instructor

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Design customized lesson plans based on provided curriculum to meet students learning needs....

Remote Work

ESL Teacher (Part-Time)

  • Longmont, CO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 7 hours ago

Position Type: Elementary School/ Teacher Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Sanborn Elementary School Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: 03/20/2025    Sanborn Elementary...

Literacy/ ESL Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 7 hours ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Teacher Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Westview Middle School Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: 03/20/2025    Westview Middle...

ESL Teachers, Kindergarten to 12th Grade (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 hours ago

OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESAt Match, we call our ESL teachers Language Acquisition Teachers (LATs)....

ESL Teacher

  • Holbrook, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Holbrook, MA
  • 13 hours ago

and Can Do Descriptors (WIDA)5) Evidence of Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Reports to: Building Principal Job Goal: The ESL Teacher provides instruction that assists students in reaching...

ESL Teacher Tampa

  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 hours ago

Having fun every day in our school as an ESL teacher!...

Math/Science Teacher ( ESL endorsement preferred)

  • Wheaton, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 17 hours ago

High Jefferson Date Available: 08/11/2025 District:   Naperville Community Unit School District 203    Job Title: Math/Science Teacher ( ESL endorsement preferred) FTE: 1.0 Eligible for...

ELL/ESL Teacher

  • Versailles, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Versailles, KY
  • 17 hours ago

ESL Teacher at Simmons Elementary beginning with the 25-26 school year....

ESL Teacher needed in Wake Forest, NC!

  • Clayton, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Clayton, NC
  • 22 hours ago

ESL Teacher needed in Wake Forest, NC!...

ESL Teacher

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 hours ago

Create engaging lesson plans that cater to the needs of diverse learners. Assess and monitor students' progress, providing feedback and guidance to help them improve....

English Second Language Teacher

  • Carnation, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Carnation, WA
  • 23 hours ago

The ideal candidate is preferably bilingual in Spanish/English and will have experience teaching as a certified ESL instructor....

Teacher-ESL (ABMS)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

Summary: Primary responsibility is teaching ESL at the middle school level....

Teacher-ESL (RRE)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

Summary: Primary responsibility is teaching ESL at the elementary level....

0.6 Spanish Teacher / 0.4 ESL Teacher

  • Holbrook, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Holbrook, MA
  • 1 day ago

Prior successful classroom work experience as a Spanish teacher and ESL teacher at the High School level....

Summer Early Focus - ESL Teacher (Summer 2025)

  • Roxbury, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roxbury, MA
  • 1 day ago

Implement push in, pull out or whole class ESL lesson to level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Differentiate instruction so that all students complete rigorous academic work....

ESL Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Become an ESL teacher
This course was designed to give the student (soon to be teacher!) the most important aspects about becoming an ESL teacher abroad. It is taught by an ESL teacher with over 10 years experience...
AI for Teachers
AI for Teachers is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators prepare themselves and their students for a future which is becoming increasingly automated Technology and...
Academic Writing in English for ESL Learners
This course will equip you with the skills to write good persuasive essays in English at university level, as well as improve your critical thinking skills, argument reasoning, and use of external...

Salary for ESL Teacher Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

ESL Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.8%
Doctorate Degree
28.1%
Bachelor's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
2.1%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by ESL Teachers
2-4 years
34.2%
None
27.7%
1-2 years
22.4%
Less than 1 year
12.0%
4-6 years
3.7%


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