1. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,584
Enrollment
10,764
English as a second language (ESL) teachers tutor non-native speakers and help them to read, speak and understand English. As an ESL teacher, you are responsible for creating lessons and lecture materials that have been simplified to aid the learning of the students.
Sometimes you are required to play the role of guardians and mentors by helping your students to settle into the new environment and to familiarize themselves with the new culture around them. You would usually perform all the normal functions of a teacher, like preparing course materials and evaluating progress. You might be required to function in a virtual setting or small physical groups. In either setting, you have to make the learning environment as comfortable as possible and be proficient in the use of your technological teaching aids.
Most states require that ESL teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree in ESL, TESOL, or a related field like linguistics. Some teachers take it further by earning a master's degree. Good organizational skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, and leadership skills are only a few of the most required skills for ESL teachers. ESL teachers make an average of $23 per hour and $48,422 per year.
