Also called: ESOL Teacher, English Learner Teacher
Teaches English to immigrants and international students.
Teaches an evening class for adult immigrants practicing job-interview English, then tutors a newly arrived student.
Estimate; K-12 pays more than adult education.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's plus TESOL certificate; K-12 roles need a teaching license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: TESOL, Linguistics, Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI apps help adults practice English, but classes for immigrants rely on human patience and support.
Classes: A world language, AP English Language, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3011.
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