How Do You Become An ESL Teacher?
Flying to exotic locales such as South Korea, Mexico or Japan to work abroad for a couple of years, some ESL teachers mix work and travel together. Other ESL teachers work in the U.S., teaching English to new immigrants. Before you step in the classroom, you need the proper qualifications and teaching experience. Becoming an ESL teacher can be quite involved, so prepare yourself for the challenge. Graduate from high school and college. Nearly all advertised positions for teaching ESL both here and abroad require at least a bachelor’s degree. Decide if you want to teach abroad. In most countries, you need at least a bachelor’s degree to get a work visa as an English teacher. A CELTA certificate or another post-baccalaureate TEFL/TESL certificate can provide you with relevant coursework and teaching internships. Depending on your position and experience, you may teach adults or children. Decide if you want to teach in the US K-12 public school system. To teach English to school-age immig
