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How much do esl substitute teacher jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for esl substitute teacher in the United States is $42,244.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,000.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ESL substitute teacher?

ESL Substitute Teachers are educators who temporarily fill in for regular English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers when they are absent. Their primary role is to facilitate lessons, support English language learners, and maintain classroom routines. ESL Substitute Teachers follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, adapt to students' varying language abilities, and ensure a productive learning environment. They may work in elementary, middle, or high schools, helping students improve their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

What are some typical challenges ESL substitute teachers face when stepping into a new classroom?

ESL Substitute Teachers often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to unfamiliar lesson plans, managing diverse student proficiency levels, and building rapport with students in a limited timeframe. It's common to face varying classroom routines or a lack of detailed instructions, which requires strong flexibility and improvisational skills. Collaborating with permanent staff and using available resources can help substitutes provide continuity and a supportive learning environment for English language learners.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ESL substitute teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ESL Substitute Teacher, you typically need a bachelor's degree, experience in language instruction, and knowledge of ESL teaching strategies. Familiarity with classroom management systems, digital learning platforms, and, in some cases, a TESOL or TEFL certification is beneficial. Strong communication, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity are important soft skills for effectively engaging diverse learners. These skills and qualifications are crucial to support student learning, maintain a positive classroom environment, and ensure smooth transitions when covering for full-time teachers.

What is the difference between Esl Substitute Teacher vs Esl Teacher?

AspectEsl Substitute TeacherEsl Teacher
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some districts may require TESOL or TEFL certificationBachelor's degree; TESOL, TEFL, or ESL certification often required
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments in various schools, covering absencesFull-time or part-time in a specific school or district, with ongoing responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, substitute staffing agenciesSchools, language programs, educational institutions

While both roles involve teaching English as a Second Language, an Esl Substitute Teacher typically fills in temporarily across multiple schools, requiring minimal certification. An Esl Teacher usually holds more advanced credentials and teaches regularly in a dedicated classroom setting. The choice depends on your certification level and career goals in ESL education.

Are ESL substitute teachers still in demand?

ESL substitute teachers are still in demand, especially in areas with diverse student populations and ongoing language learning needs. Schools often seek qualified substitutes with teaching certifications and language skills to fill temporary vacancies, making the role relatively stable in many districts.
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Infographic showing various Esl Substitute Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,244 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Substitute Teacher for Adult Education (on call)

Mary's Center

Washington, DC • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Position Summary:
Substitute Teachers are part of the adult education team at Briya Public Charter School - a leading two-generation education program serving immigrant parents and their young children in Washington, D.C. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative, family-centric programming.
The core adult education program is comprised of three highly integrated areas of study: English, parenting, and digital literacy. The curriculum prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to navigate their community as effective parents, employees, and citizens. Our integrated ESL-DL-Child Development adult education classes are taught by a Lead Teacher and an Associate Teacher. Briya offers a learning environment with a variety of technology available to enhance daily lessons and activities. Briya also offers high quality early education for children 0-5 and workforce development programs for advanced adult students who wish to pursue career-ready certifications.
Briya has a strategic partnership with Mary's Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, further strengthening student families with comprehensive medical, dental, and social services.
The Substitute Teacher position may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching
  • Implement daily Adult Education lesson plan(s) that adhere(s) to the ESL and DL Standards & Curriculum with fidelity. Plan(s) will follow best practices in instructional design by including objectives, student centered instructional activities with differentiated instruction, and assessment, all of which are appropriate to the skill level, needs, and interests of the students in the program.
  • In virtual classes, monitor student participation in the chat, in breakout rooms and in whole group discussion, and elicit active participation in planned activities
  • Provide quality instruction that fosters an academic learning climate, actively supports teaching and learning.
  • Implement classroom teacher's plan to provide differentiated and small group instruction, promoting students' learning through activities such as the following:
    • Providing whole class, small group, pair and individual instruction
    • Circulating to answer student progress while in the questions
    • Guiding students to understand class content
    • Redirecting students' attention to learning
    • Modeling classroom behavior.

  • Utilize effective strategies that provide opportunities for student learning and active engagement in the learning process, incorporating contemporary tools, technologies, and resources. Plans will include the role and responsibilities of fellow teacher (if part of the teaching team) within the classroom/virtual learning space.
  • Implement authentic learning experiences for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be effective workers, parents/family members, and citizens.
  • Provide a safe and orderly learning environment.
  • Evaluate students' progress and curriculum's effectiveness utilizing regular formative and summative assessments as indicated in lesson plan.
  • Maintain complete unit and daily lesson plans, materials and student work in an organized manner for reference by classroom teacher.
  • Must be flexible in availability to cover for a class in the event that a regular teacher is unable to lead
  • Provide a summary to the sub coordinator or classroom teacher, via email, of the class events and any notes that would help the classroom teacher upon return.

Technology
  • Regularly and consistently, utilize classroom technology to enhance student education and further personal and professional goals through blended and online learning.
  • In the virtual setting, utilize virtual tools including break-out rooms, chat and annotation tools to promote student-centered learning.
  • Monitor student engagement via GoGuardian as able.
  • Ensure proper use of classroom technology during class at all times (ie. No food or drink).

Collaboration - Meet with director of adult education or designated teacher to
  • Reflect on and assess class's progress
  • Discuss individual student concerns
  • Ensure class administrative duties are completed.

Data and other administrative duties
  • Daily, track attendance; communicate to director of adult education or designated teacher if students are absent two days or more.

Qualifications:
A Substitute Teacher must have the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
Education and/or Experience -
  • ESL certification and ESL teaching experience, or related experience and knowledge in the fields of adult education, TESOL, education technology, special education, parenting, and/or early childhood development preferred.
  • Significant cross-cultural experience.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and intermediate level Spanish preferred. Amharic, Tigrinya, French, and/or Arabic is an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows. Comfort with, or ability to learn, Zoom, Smart Board Technologies, Google Classroom, Google Apps for Education and online learning applications such as Kahoot, Quizlet, EdPuzzle, and Digital Stories.
  • Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out moderately complex, multi-step instructions and make appropriate independent decisions as necessary.
  • Physical Demands - Regularly required standing, walking, and sitting, sometimes for many hours at a time; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work Environment - Mostly in a typical office and classroom setting with quiet to moderate noise level
  • Hourly Rate: $20/hr

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