Teacher of English to speakers of other languages, Kaiwhakaako reo Ingarihi ki ngā kaikōrero reo kē
Also known as
- ESOL teacher, English language teacher
Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $42
Most common
$57
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
ESOL teachers
- usually work full or part-time hours including evenings and weekends
- usually work in classrooms
- need to be responsible, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- plan and teach English lessons
- develop educational games and activities
- assess language skills and set learning goals
- set and mark student work
- change teaching methods for different learners
- encourage students
- maintain student records
- practice conversational skills with students
- study and teach different cultures
- help students succeed in new communities
Social
Creative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an ESOL teacher.
You need
- an English language qualification like CELTA, TEFL, DELTA or TESOL
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in English language teaching or similar area
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in applied linguistics
- 2 years' relevant experience
- a Limited Authority to Teach or an Annual Practising Certificate
- to be a registered teacher
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Matatū Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 471 0852
enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
https://teachingcouncil.nz/If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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