An ESL Teacher is responsible for teaching English as a secondary language to students who speak another language as their primary form of communication. An ESL Teacher’s duties include preparing course materials, creating individualized learning goals and tracking student progress.
A ESL Teacher should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a ESL Teacher should be able to execute:
- Creating lesson plans
- Correcting written and spoken errors
- Finding ways to motivate students and encourage class participation
- Tailoring activities to meet the needs of individual pupils
- Testing students to gauge progress and understanding
- Leveraging technology and multimedia resources, such as computers and movies, to enhance learning opportunities
A competitive ESL Teacher will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Previous experience as an ESL teacher or in another similar instruction-based position
- Strong organizational skills
- Patience
- The ability to communicate with students from varied backgrounds and with a wide range of existing skill sets
- A desire to help students achieve their goals
- Flexibility to work in diverse environments (remote, formal classroom settings, workshops, etc.)
