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Bilingual / ESL / Language Teacher

Education and Training
Primary and Secondary School Educators
Bilingual / ESL / Language Teacher

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

At a Glance

Bilingual / ESL / Language Teacher. Top skills: Teaching, Spanish Language, Foreign Language.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Wage

$77,010/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-0.2%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (13)

Language Education

4.8

Primary Education

4.7

Adult Education

4.6

Classroom Management

4.5

Industry Standards

4.5

State Regulations

4.4

Educational Technologies

4.4

Vocabulary

4.4

Student Engagement

4.3

Learning Styles

4.2

Reflective Practice

4.2

Higher Education

4.1

Instructional Strategies

4.0

Common Skills (15)

Teaching

5.0

Spanish Language

5.0

Communication

4.9

Advising

4.8

Administrative Functions

4.7

Goal-Oriented

4.7

Planning

4.6

Management

4.3

German Language

4.3

Diplomacy

4.2

Multilingualism

4.1

Chinese Language

4.1

Certifications (2)

Teaching Certificate

4.8

Certificate In English Language Teaching To Adults (CELTA)

4.5

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