Teaching English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
For people who live in the United States and don't know English well, life can be tough. Even taking a bus or buying a soft drink becomes a challenge — let alone succeeding in school or at work. Luckily, teachers certified to teach English to non-English speakers can help. These instructors love knowing that every single lesson makes a huge difference in their students' ability to get through the day. If you too want to make a direct, positive impact on people's lives, you may want to consider teaching English as Second Language (ESL).
Career Potential
- Public school ESL teacher
- ESL instructor in the private sector or overseas
What Will I Learn?
Develop the content area knowledge and the pedagogical background to teach English as a Second Language
- In public school K-12 classrooms with the certification major
- In the private sector with the non-certification major
Special Features
- Study abroad
- Internship opportunities
- Language clubs
- Foreign language learning center
Get Involved
The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.
College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities:
- Tutor our international students and community members
- Participate in and assist with SUNY Cortland’s Virgina Levine Second Language Educators Conference
- Join the ESL Club