ESL Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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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ESL Teacher - 24-25 School Year Opening - K-1 Campus

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

NJDOE Students with Disabilities Teaching Certificate Required.Requirements: NJDOE ESL teacher certificate....

Middle School ESL Teacher

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Attachment(s): ESL Teacher.pdf...

Anticipated ESL Teacher

  • Matawan, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The high school provides a rich, comprehensive program, combining academic areas of ELA, Math, World Language, Science and Social Studies along with Humanities and Career/technical subjects as requirements...

2025 Beam Summer Program for Multilingual Learners - ESL Teacher for Parents

  • West New York, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • West New York, NJ
  • 2 days ago

TEACHER FOR PARENTS Teacher to teach ESL and family literacy skills to parents of Multilingual Learners Salary: $60 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours...

Teacher of ESL

  • Jamesburg, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jamesburg, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Teacher of ESL 2025-2026 School Year Tenure-Track Position Location: District Successful candidate will support students at the elementary and middle school levels....

ESL Teacher

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago

ESL Teacher JobID: 2393 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Woodland Date Available: 5/1/25 Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED   Additional Information: Show...

ESL Teacher

  • Manahawkin, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ
  • 4 days ago

ESL Teacher JobID: 1458 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Education Teacher Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Stafford Township School District Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 04...

ESL Teacher

  • Newark, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 7 days 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...

Anticipated ESL Teacher- Edison High School

  • Edison, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 10 days ago

I. Title Teacher II. Primary Function Assumes responsibility for the instruction of assigned students in designated subject area(s) in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of...

Volunteer Adult ESL Instructor

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 11 days ago

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

Remote Work

NEW Elementary School ESL Teacher Needed in Bernardsville, New Jersey!

  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • 21 days ago

NEW* Elementary School ESL Teacher Needed in Bernardsville, New Jersey!...

ESL Teacher - Tenure Track

  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 23 days ago

ESL Teacher - Tenure Track JobID: 3706 Position Type: District/ESL Teacher Date Posted: 2/28/2025 Location: Sayreville Public Schools Date Available: 05/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled Description...

Elementary ESL Teacher

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 24 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 24 days ago

Openings as of 2/28/2025 Elementary ESL Teacher JobID: 10815 Position Type: ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/ESL Date Posted: 2/26/2025 Location: School #24/Fine & Performing Arts Program Date Available...

ESL Teacher - Anticipated for 2025 - 2026 School Year

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 26 days ago

ESL Teacher - Anticipated for 2025 - 2026 School Year JobID: 3500 Position Type: Middle School/ESL Date Posted: 2/25/2025 Location: Woodbridge Township School District Closing Date: until filled Attachment...

Teacher of ESL

  • Linden, NJ
  • 29 days ago
  • Linden, NJ
  • 29 days ago

Teacher of ESL Employer Linden Public Schools Location Linden, NJ, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Linden Public Schools Location Linden, NJ, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Linden...

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Salary for ESL Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

ESL Teachers in New Jersey 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 in New Jersey
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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