ESL Teacher Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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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Elementary ML (ESL) Teacher

  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: District Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 07/14/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Elementary ESL...

Elementary ESL Teacher

  • Saddle Brook, NJ (15 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (15 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Elementary ESL Teacher JobID: 584 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/30/2025 Location: Saddle Brook School District Date Available: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 08/01/2025 Additional...

ESL Teacher 2025-26 SY

  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

ESL Teacher 2025-26 SY JobID: 4223 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Middle School Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Qualifications...

ESL Instructor - OrderID: 4503

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago

Prepare and submit Lesson Plans weekly to the Project Director. Identify program and /or student needs to the Project Director....

Anticipated Esl Teacher

  • South Amboy, NJ (21 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Amboy, NJ (21 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

ANTICIPATED ESL TEACHER JobID: 264 Position Type: High School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/30/2025 Location: South Amboy Middle/High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide...

ESL Teacher

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/25/2025 Location: Franklin Elementary School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show...

Teacher of ESL

  • Linden, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Teacher of ESL JobID: 1409 Position Type: Teacher Date Posted: 1/7/2025 Location: Linden Public Schools Date Available: 02/01/2024 Closing Date: Until Filled Description: New Jersey Department of Education...

ESL teacher needed

  • Elizabeth, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago

ESL teacher needed (Elizabeth) compensation: Competitive employment type: experience level: senior level job title: ESL teacher Looking for an ESL instructor to teach a few classes a week to start at...

ESL Teacher - Leave Replacement Position

  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 13 days ago

ESL Teacher - Leave Replacement Position JobID: 2041 Position Type: High School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/18/2025 Location: South Plainfield High School Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: Until...

ESL Teacher - 25/26 School Year

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 20 days ago

ESL Teacher - 25/26 School Year Title ESL Teacher - 25/26 School Year Description We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic ESL Teacher to join our school for the 2025-2026 academic year....

ESL Teacher Full Time Tenure Track

  • Cedar Grove, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student....

ESL Teacher

  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Title ESL Teacher Post Internal Days 0 Category Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Description JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITILE: ESL Teacher, Unaccompanied Children (UC) Services Program DEPARTMENT:...

ESL Teacher

  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ESL Teacher Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Elementary    Attachment(s): JD_ ESL.pdf...

ESL Teacher (Language Arts)

  • East Orange, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ESL Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: SOJOURNER TRUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    Attachment(s): Teacher Job Description...

ESL Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to differentiate instruction to meet varying levels of English proficiency (WIDA levels 1-6)...

Demographic Data for Brooklyn, NY

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Salary for ESL Teacher Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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

Highest Education Level

ESL Teachers in Brooklyn, NY 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 in Brooklyn, NY
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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