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ESL Teacher

EF
Santa Barbara, CA
EF Language Abroad is looking for dynamic, interactive, and energetic teachers to join our education team and are recruiting part-time ESL teachers. Please note this position requires in-person teaching at our Santa Barbara campus and not remote teaching. We are hiring for General English, Special Interest, and substitute positions. Curriculum, supplemental resources, and both initial and ongoing training are provided. EF provides ongoing professional development to our instructors in the field of English language teaching.

  • Are you passionate about traveling and languages? Do you believe that students studying abroad can have the experience of a lifetime? Are you dynamic, outgoing, and energetic?
  • Are you an ESL teacher looking to supplement your income in an international student environment, interacting with students of varying ages from over 40 countries?
  • Have you recently completed TESOL or CELTA training and are looking to put your new skills and training into practice while receiving developmental feedback from experienced, nurturing ESL professionals?
  • Are you retired from full-time teaching, yet still yearn for the classroom dynamic of working with students and honing their English language skills?
  • Do you possess the ability to think quickly on your feet and connect with a group of teenage and young adult learners while using state-of-the-art English language teaching materials to facilitate language acquisition?
  • Have you taught English abroad and miss the involvement with students mastering another language and acting as a representative of American culture?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this might be the perfect role for you!

The Role

Teach classes of 15-17 students of varying English proficiency from all over the world utilizing EF’s cutting-edge in-house curriculum and methodology to lead interactive and hands-on classes. Add your own “sparkle” to the lesson plans to bring them to life and ensure your students are learning as much as they are having fun. EF provides dedicated face-to-face training as well as online training to ensure that you are prepared for your role. Our Academic Team will support your professional development as well as provide you with guidance throughout your tenure at the school.

Salary Range from $20.45 to $23.68 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus $18.45 per hour for admin and planning (15 minutes per 80-minute period)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • Enthusiastic, energetic and a natural leader in the classroom.
  • Responsible, approachable and friendly.
  • High or middle school an advantage
  • Highly organized, flexible and global minded.
  • 3 months of experience teaching ESL in a classroom setting with 15+ students (Preferred).
  • ESL or TEFL certified

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

About EF Language Abroad

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.

About EF Education First

Some companies are in the Business of Technology.

Others are in the Business of Finance….Sports…Or Soft Drinks.

At EF, we're in a different kind of Business.

One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important.

Because our Business, what we make, makes everything else possible.

We're in the Business of Understanding.

Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through Language, Cultural Exchange, Academic Studies, and Educational Travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our 115 offices located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it’s what we do with it – Building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world…that makes all the difference.
Posted 2026-01-27

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