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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.

What states have the most English Language Development Teacher jobs?

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Regional English Language Teacher

Detroit, MI • On-site

National Heritage Academies (NHA)
Education Programs Administration • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about National Heritage Academies (NHA)external

Part-time

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Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy - Detroit, Michigan
 

Westfield Charter Academy - Redford, Michigan

Westfield Preparatory High School - Redford Charter Township, Michigan

The English Language (EL) teacher provides English language development instruction to children who are acquiring English as an additional language. The EL Teacher works collaboratively with other school-based instructional personnel to meet the individual needs of each English Learner (EL)/Multilingual Learner (ML) child. Required activities include planning and delivering lessons, collaborating with classroom teachers and specialists, administering formative and summative assessments to measure language progress, completing documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines, and attending regular Professional Development.

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner schools seek to grow and empower our teachers by providing ample opportunities to learn together and from each other. A few of the ways we do this include Regional Professional Learning events that embed instructional growth with networking opportunities and monthly virtual EL specific professional learning sessions. Each EL Teacher meets regularly with the Dean of EL Program Services to receive coaching and development. Each school is supported by a dedicated EL Curriculum Specialist to provide targeted EL instructional coaching.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plans and delivers lessons to promote students' English language development.

  • Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.

  • Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.

  • Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.

  • Completes daily logs of student services.

  • Attends regular Professional Development offerings.

  • Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.

  • Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.

  • Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.

  • Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.

  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.

  • Additional duties as assigned.

    For MI only: Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8 or 6-12) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or a Bilingual endorsement. Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8 or 6-12) within three years and then obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within 2 years of certification.

    Company Information:
    National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

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