English Teacher Jobs

With the globalization taking place, English has become one of the dominant languages that is used everywhere There is an increase in the number of people who are willing to learn English as good command over English opens varied job opportunities. Also people who want to immigrate to US, UK or Australia, need to pass certain English exams, hence knowing English is important for them. Today there is an increase in the demand for the English teachers who can help people in learning English and becoming proficient in it.

There are increased numbers of English teaching jobs that can let the experience and well educated people to showcase their skills and share their knowledge with the other people and make them proficient in English. An English teacher may need to teach English literature, language, writing, speaking and more.

• Conducting classes as per the teaching plan
• Preparing lesson plans and assignments if teaching in a school
• Monitor the performance of the students and ensure that the lessons are well understood.
• Must be ready to teach a lesson or concept a number of times if some students fail to understand the first time
• Must give examples to make the concepts easy to comprehend
• Maintaining discipline in class by dealing with students diligently
• Keeping record of attendance
• Assigning grades on assignments
• Providing feedback to students or parents
• Resolving the queries faced by the students

You need to be a graduate or post graduate in English and must also have a teachers training degree or certification. English teachers are required to obtain a teaching license. Proficiency in English is considered to be must for getting the English teaching jobs. There are programs for the teachers to enhance their skills further. Just knowledge of the subject is not enough. One must know about handling all kinds of students, teaching methods and other technicalities involved in teaching. A polite and pleasing personality will help them handle students in a better way. They must also have good communication and decision making skills. An analytical and creative mind with a friendly attitude will definitely help.



The English teacher plays an important role in maintaining a healthy class environment so that the children get to learn the maximum possible. Building up a rapport with the parents and student is also one of the most essential skills that have to be possessed by the English teacher.

There is a high demand for the English teaching jobs and teaching opportunities for English Teachers are numerous. They can work in schools, universities or private coaching institutions. You can teach at an elementary level, secondary level or at university level depending on your interest and qualification. Every school needs English teachers to teach different grade levels. Again talking about coaching institutes, there are many English language coaching institutes in countries where English is the Second Language especially South Asian countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and more. Job growth for English teachers is excellent in the coming years. Qualified teachers are in great demand everywhere and there is shortage of good teachers. Many states have implemented an alternative teachers' license so that more number of qualified people can apply for English teaching jobs.