Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
English as second language (ESL) teachers specialize in teaching people of all ages the English language. Their students may be immigrants, refugees, children of foreign-born parents, or children who may be living in a home where English is not spoken as the primary language. ESL teachers are also known as teachers of English to speakers of other languages.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Helpful
Outgoing
Talkative
Career Ladder
Educational Administrator, or Counselor, or Trainer
Experienced ESL Teacher
Entry-Level ESL Teacher
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