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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Teacher - ESL

  • Montevallo, AL
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  • Montevallo, AL
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Teacher PC# 737 Qualifications: As set by State of Alabama certification authorities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable....

High School ESL Teacher - 4 Day Week - TIA District

  • Rice, TX
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  • Rice, TX
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Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.2....

ESL Teacher [for '25-'26 SY]

  • Nacogdoches, TX
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  • Nacogdoches, TX
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plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required....

English Second Language Teacher

  • Columbia, PA
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  • Columbia, PA
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instruction....

ESL Teacher

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 3 hours ago

We are served by Kentucky Tech, the Alternative Education Center and Gateway Academy Alternative High School....

Annual Substitute Teacher - ESL - High School - 2025-2026

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 3 hours ago

Implements teacher created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content...

Annual Substitute Teacher - ESL - Elementary - 2025-2026

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 3 hours ago

Implements teacher-created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content...

25- 26 ESL Teacher

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Salary: $720 / Week Up to $33 / Hour The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plansof the classroom teacher in an effective manner. The School Teacher maintains aclass environment...

3rd Grade Teacher (ESL)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program...

ESL Teacher

  • Camden, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

group instruction to ESL students Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed...

ESL Teacher - 1.0 FTE (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Champaign, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Position Type: ESL/Bilingual/Dual Language Teaching (Licensed)/ English as a Second Language (ESL) Date Posted: 4/29/2025 Location: Edison Middle School Date Available: August 2025 District:   Champaign...

ESL Teacher

  • Hempstead, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hempstead, NY
  • 1 day ago

Join the Zoni Team Make a Difference in ESL Education Zoni is a dynamic ESL school dedicated to helping adult learners achieve English fluency....

ESL Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Join the Zoni Team Make a Difference in ESL Education Zoni is a dynamic ESL school dedicated to helping adult learners achieve English fluency....

ESL Teacher

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Join the Zoni Team Make a Difference in ESL Education Zoni is a dynamic ESL school dedicated to helping adult learners achieve English fluency....

Anticipated ESL Teacher- Oxford Area High School 2025-26 SY

  • Oxford, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oxford, PA
  • 1 day ago

-2026 School Year Anticipated ESL Teacher Summary: Contracted teaching position Salary: Per CBA Certifications: Active PDE Secondary Level Program Specialist ESL certification required with Secondary...

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...
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...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...

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
47.7%
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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