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How much do english language development teacher jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for english language development teacher in the United States is $54,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an English Language Development teacher do?

An English Language Development (ELD) Teacher specializes in helping students who are learning English as an additional language. Their main role is to support the development of students' English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills so they can succeed academically. ELD teachers work with students in small groups or individually, often collaborating with classroom teachers to adapt lessons and provide additional language support. They also monitor students' progress and help them adjust to a new language and culture.

How does an English Language Development teacher typically collaborate with general education teachers to support multilingual learners?

English Language Development Teachers often work closely with general education teachers to ensure that multilingual learners receive appropriate language support within the mainstream classroom. Collaboration may include co-planning lessons, sharing strategies for language scaffolding, and jointly monitoring student progress. Regular communication helps both teachers adapt instruction to meet students' linguistic and academic needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment. This teamwork is essential for aligning language objectives with content area goals and ensuring student success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an English Language Development teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an English Language Development Teacher, you need expertise in language acquisition, instructional strategies for English learners, and typically a teaching credential with an ESL or TESOL endorsement. Familiarity with assessment tools, language learning software, and curriculum platforms like Google Classroom is important. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and patience enable effective engagement and support for diverse student backgrounds. These skills are vital for fostering language growth, building student confidence, and ensuring academic success for English learners.

What is the difference between English Language Development Teacher vs ESL Teacher?

AspectEnglish Language Development TeacherESL Teacher
CredentialsTeaching certification, TESOL/TEFL certification often preferredTeaching certification, TESOL/TEFL certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentPublic schools, language programs, K-12 settingsLanguage schools, adult education, K-12 settings
Industry UsageCommonly used in schools serving diverse student populationsCommonly used in private language institutes and adult education

English Language Development (ELD) Teachers and ESL Teachers both focus on helping non-native speakers improve their English skills. While their credentials and work environments are similar, ELD Teachers often work within K-12 public schools focusing on academic language development, whereas ESL Teachers may work in private language schools or adult education settings. Both roles require similar certifications and serve overlapping populations, but their specific contexts and target audiences can differ.

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2025/2026 Candidate Pool - English Language Development Teacher

Victorville, CA • On-site

Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
Education Programs Administration • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Options For Youth Public Charter Schoolsexternal

$73K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Are you an educator seeking to positively impact students' lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.
Who We Are:
Options for Youth is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn't see in themselves. For almost 30 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student's vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to developing a young person's social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we're looking for.
Our ideal candidate will:
  • Identify and Instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with English Language Development support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials.
  • Manage a caseload of targeted students (approximately 50-75) and provide weekly interventions and instructions, as well as assess and report back to the regional leadership team the academic progress of each student on the caseload, track EL enrollment and student progress monthly and create action plans based on needs at their center and develop an individualized academic plan for each EL student in their center.
  • Prepare an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school, and administer ELPAC tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.
  • Provides pull-out and additional support to Long Term English Learners (LTELs) in AR and SGI classes for English language development.
  • Facilitate professional learning communities to support the work of AR teachers by providing them with theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English Language Learners.
  • Do initial ELPAC assessment within 30 days of enrollment to make Individualized Learning Plans for English Learners that move them effectively and efficiently to proficiency in English, maintain current ELPAC testing results, and monitor progress thereof.

You'll need the following minimum requirements:
  • Experience working with second language learners and in second language acquisition
  • Valid California clear or preliminary single subject teaching credential required
  • English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar) required

Salary Range:
$73,000 - $105,000 - Depending on Experience
Company Benefits and Perks:
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.
  • Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
  • We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make OFY and our students successful.

We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.

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