ESOL Instructor Jobs
ESOL Instructor jobs are open across K-12 schools, community colleges, adult education programs, and nonprofit literacy organizations, at every level from entry-level to lead instructor, with specializations in workforce English, academic preparation, and citizenship exam coaching. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: ESOL Instructor and Program Support (On-call)
FLSA Status: P/T, Non-exempt
Classification: Professional
Department: Immigrant and Refugee Services - International Center
Office: Yonkers, NY
Reports to: Director of Programs, International Center
Salary: $38-$39 per hour.
Summary
The International Center provides educational programming for immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The incumbent will serve as a substitute instructor for a range of online ESOL classes at the beginner, high beginner, and/or low intermediate students. This position is on-call/as needed and there are no regular hours. In addition to teaching, this position also supports online BEST Plus testing of students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create and deliver online ESOL classes for students as needed.
- Assist with student testing as needed.
Requirements Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time on-call position and work hours are generally evenings from 6 to 9 pm Monday through Thursday.
Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESOL or related field; Masters preferred.
- Experience working with beginner-level adult ESOL learners in a community-based program.
- Experience with online instruction.
- Experience with BEST Plus preferred.
- Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Experience with community outreach a plus.
- Proficiency in a language commonly spoken by students (Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Fulani, Russian, Ukrainian) a plus.
Skills, Licenses and/or competencies required:
- Highly motivated and self-starter.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy (expertise with Zoom, Office Suite and Google Drive).
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Title: ESOL Instructor and Program Support (On-call)
FLSA Status: P/T, Non-exempt
Classification: Professional
Department: Immigrant and Refugee Services - International Center
Office: Yonkers, NY
Reports to: Director of Programs, International Center
Salary: $38-$39 per hour.
Summary
The International Center provides educational programming for immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The incumbent will serve as a substitute instructor for a range of online ESOL classes at the beginner, high beginner, and/or low intermediate students. This position is on-call/as needed and there are no regular hours. In addition to teaching, this position also supports online BEST Plus testing of students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create and deliver online ESOL classes for students as needed.
- Assist with student testing as needed.
Requirements Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time on-call position and work hours are generally evenings from 6 to 9 pm Monday through Thursday.
Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESOL or related field; Masters preferred.
- Experience working with beginner-level adult ESOL learners in a community-based program.
- Experience with online instruction.
- Experience with BEST Plus preferred.
- Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Experience with community outreach a plus.
- Proficiency in a language commonly spoken by students (Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Fulani, Russian, Ukrainian) a plus.
Skills, Licenses and/or competencies required:
- Highly motivated and self-starter.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy (expertise with Zoom, Office Suite and Google Drive).
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ESOL instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in TESOL, education, linguistics, or a closely related field
- TESOL or CELTA certification from an accredited program
- Experience administering standardized assessments such as CASAS or BEST Plus
- Proficiency in lesson planning for mixed-level adult or K-12 English language learners
- Familiarity with learning management systems and digital instructional tools
- State teaching license or ESL endorsement for K-12 district positions
Tips for Your ESOL Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to setting type
K-12 districts, community colleges, and adult education programs each expect different things from your resume. Highlight state teaching certification for K-12 roles, TESOL credentials for college settings, and workplace readiness outcomes for adult literacy programs. One generic resume loses all three.
List your proficiency assessment tools
Employers screen heavily for experience with specific placement and progress tools like CASAS, BEST Plus, or TABE. Name every assessment you've administered in your work history, not just your skills section, so applicant tracking systems surface your application for the right openings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists esol instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by student population served
Job postings often specify the student population, such as refugees, working adults, or academic ESL learners. Matching your cover letter language to that exact population signals hands-on familiarity and helps you stand out against candidates with similar credentials but different classroom experience.
Prepare a sample lesson for interviews
Many esol instructor interviews include a live or recorded mini-lesson demonstration. Prepare a ten-minute segment that shows scaffolding, differentiation for mixed proficiency levels, and comprehension checks. Reviewers notice whether you can manage pacing and language complexity simultaneously, not just content knowledge.
Negotiate schedule and caseload upfront
Part-time and adjunct esol instructor roles frequently carry large caseloads with prep time that isn't compensated. Before accepting, ask directly about average class size, number of preps per week, and whether curriculum materials are provided. These details affect workload far more than hourly rate alone.
ESOL Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most esol instructors?
The companies hiring the most esol instructors right now include JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT, Identity, and YMCA of Greater Boston, with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in areas with large adult literacy programs, public school districts with high English learner enrollment, and community college systems.
How many esol instructor jobs are remote?
About 40% of esol instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with online roles most common in adult workforce English programs, corporate language training, and test preparation courses. K-12 and community college positions remain predominantly in-person due to hands-on instructional requirements and institutional accreditation standards.
How do you become a esol instructor?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education, linguistics, TESOL, or a related field, then complete a TESOL or CELTA certification program that includes supervised teaching practice. Build classroom hours through volunteer tutoring, community literacy programs, or intensive English programs. For K-12 positions, obtain your state's ESL endorsement or teaching license before applying to district roles.
Can you get hired as a esol instructor with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level esol instructor roles exist in adult education, nonprofit literacy organizations, and community-based programs that prioritize certification and classroom readiness over years of paid experience. Volunteer tutoring, practicum hours from a TESOL program, and demonstrated familiarity with proficiency assessments all count in lieu of formal work history when you frame them clearly on your resume.
What does the esol instructor interview process look like?
Most esol instructor interviews include a screening call with HR or a program coordinator, followed by a panel interview with department leads or curriculum staff. Many programs also require a live or recorded demonstration lesson, where you teach a short segment to actual students or a panel acting as learners. Final steps typically involve a background check and reference verification before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to esol instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to esol instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your setting, certification level, and student population preferences, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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