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How much do esl teaching assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for esl teaching assistant in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $63,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as an ESL Teaching Assistant, you generally need a solid understanding of English grammar, language acquisition principles, and a relevant degree or TEFL/TESOL certification. Familiarity with classroom technology, digital language learning platforms, and assessment tools is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and patience are essential soft skills for supporting diverse learners. These competencies enable effective language instruction and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for students.

What are ESL Teaching Assistants?

ESL Teaching Assistants are support staff who help teachers in classrooms where students are learning English as a Second Language. They assist with lesson delivery, provide individualized support to students, help with classroom management, and often assist in preparing educational materials. Their role is vital in ensuring that non-native English speakers understand the curriculum and develop their language skills. ESL Teaching Assistants also help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to students’ language needs.

What are some common challenges ESL Teaching Assistants face when supporting students in multilingual classrooms?

ESL Teaching Assistants often work with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, which can present challenges such as varying levels of English proficiency and differing learning styles. Adapting instructional materials to suit individual needs, fostering an inclusive environment, and bridging communication gaps are frequent aspects of the role. Collaborating closely with lead teachers and using creative strategies to engage students helps overcome these challenges and ensures all learners can participate effectively.
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Job description 

Oakland International Academy is Looking For an Excellent ESL Teacher!
*Must hold a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (NS) K-12 endorsement

 

Job Title: ESL Teacher
Supervisor: School Building Principal

 

Job Summary
Promotes and nurtures the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; monitoring, assisting with, and correcting, academic efforts; providing a safe environment conducive to learning; keeping classroom teachers and parents informed.

 

Essential Duties

 
  • Upon completion of assessments and collaboration with General Education teachers, ESL Teacher will pull students out in groups or push in for intensive work to improve math and/or reading/language arts skills.
  • Assist general education teachers in the assessment and identification of students math and/or reading/language arts proficiency levels to create math and/or reading/language arts groups, and work with general education teachers to create a collaborative plan for addressing the needs of those identified students.
  • Work with general education teachers to create and implement a fixed schedule to meet with said students who require intensive math and/or reading/language arts intervention, that causes the least interference with general classroom activities.
  • Create lesson plans according to the school's established guidelines and submit to Principals as required.
  • Assess student progress and provide periodic reports on data collected on students with said assessments.
  • Communicate with Administrators, general education teacher's, paraprofessionals and parents regularly regarding student progress.
  • Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results by preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; conducting standardized tests in accordance with district policies and state law.
  • Maintains order in the classroom by counseling students with behavioral problems; consulting with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug, or alcohol abuse, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
  • Intercepts deterioration in achievement by counseling students with academic difficulties; drawing on the school system's resources for additional academic assistance.
  • Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reporting on all elements of student development at parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.
  • Provide student support services by monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom; sponsoring student organizations or activities.
  • Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Enhances school's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Performs related duties as required and requested by supervisor.
 

Skills/Qualifications
Classroom Management, Verbal Communication, Resolving Conflict, Presentation Skills, Self-Motivated, Motivating Others, Listening, Collaborative Teaching, Deals with Uncertainty, Objectivity, Confidentiality

 

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor's degree and possess a current and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required by the Michigan Department of Education.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

 

Benefits:

   
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
   

Schedule:

 
  • Monday to Friday
 

Education:

 
  • Bachelor's (Required)
 

License/Certification:

 
  • ESL Certification (Required)
 

Work Location: In person