Also called: English for speakers of other languages teacher, ESOL instructor
Teaches English to adult immigrants and refugees so they can work, become citizens, and help their kids in school.
Adult ESL teachers run night classes at libraries, community colleges, and nonprofits, using real-life topics like job interviews, doctor visits, and citizenship test prep.
BLS adult basic education and ESL instructors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's plus TESOL certificate or master's.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: TESOL, Linguistics, Education.
Shrinking (about -10% over 10 years). BLS projects declines due to funding, though demand from immigrants is strong.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI translation and practice apps help, but face-to-face classes for immigrants on jobs and citizenship stay human.
Classes: Spanish or another language, AP English Language, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3011.
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