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Freelance ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers are independent educators who teach English to non-native speakers on a contract or self-employed basis. Unlike traditional classroom teachers, freelancers often work with students online or in-person, set their own schedules, and may work with clients from around the world. They are responsible for finding their own students, creating lesson plans, and managing payments. Freelance ESL teachers can work for language platforms, private companies, or directly with individuals and groups.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Esl job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

English Language Teacher (ESL) for TOEFL Preparation in Weston, FL

Global LT

Weston, FL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Join the Global LT community and help provide language lessons to business professionals and their families worldwide. We are currently hiring an English Language Teacher (ESL) to provide in-person lessons to our client in Weston.
Job Information:
  • Ref. # 199752. The student is an adult female who has recently relocated to Florida.
  • Location: Lessons are to be held at the student's home in Weston, FL 33332 (near Manatee Bay Elementary School)
  • Preferred start date: ASAP

Details:
  • Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am to 12pm
  • Lesson Frequency and Duration: Three times per week, 1 to 1:30 hour per session
  • Current Spanish level: Intermediate
  • Native language: Portuguese
  • Student's language needs and goals: TOEFL preparation

Responsibilities:
  • Delivering tailored, dynamic, effective, and engaging lessons
  • Developing curricula based on learners' proficiency level and desired outcomes
  • Monitoring students' progress and guiding learners toward learning goals
  • Communicating in an efficient, effective, and professional manner

Qualifications:
  • Native or near-native written and spoken proficiency in English
  • Degree or certification in language teaching, education, instructional design, writing, language, linguistics, second language acquisition, or related field
  • Minimum of two years of English (ESL) teaching experience

All Global LT instructor positions are freelance positions. If you feel this could be of interest to you, please submit your CV for consideration.

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