Weekend​/Evening ESL Teacher

Standard schedule:
Saturdays and Sundays

Start Date:
January 12, 2026

Local hires only. We cannot consider applications from outside the Austin area.

• Teach ESL classes at specified times and days in accordance with the schedule and the students' level of language.
• Follow a pacing schedule meticulously and teach from the books that are used at our academy.
• Use communicative approaches to teach rather than relying on lectures
• Create basic lesson plans for one culture and one literature class per quarter that include language-specific objectives.
• Keep complete student records including attendance and grades.
• Assess students and evaluate their progress.
• Participate in professional development activities (twice per quarter) and regular staff meetings. (which are paid, occur once every two weeks, and happen within the standard schedule)
• You are required to prepare for lessons at our school and you are paid to do so.

• An M.Ed. is preferred, but is not required.
• A certificate in TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, DELTA, or the supplemental ELL certification for certified teachers is strongly preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in education, in a foreign language, in TESOL, or in any similar relevant field is required, however if the candidate has significant experience with teaching, then a Bachelor's degree in another field is acceptable.
• A minimum of two years teaching ESL is required.
• Experience teaching teenagers or adult learners is strongly preferred.
• Ability to teach to all skill levels is an absolute must. The candidate must know how to grade their language to make themselves comprehensible to beginners.
• Ability to engage and motivate students. We are seeking teachers who are serious about their work, but also charismatic.
• Ability to tailor activities and lesson plans to individual learners.

Part-time

$22+ per hour (based on qualifications)

• Multi-cultural workplace with a small team
• Free espresso drinks provided daily for all staff members on request
• Regular after-work paid events for staff and students
• $600.00 return signing bonus each year
• Location is close to I-35

• No. All of our classes are conducted in person, at our school. There are no online classes.

• Bachelor's (Required)

• ESL / EFL / TESOL / CELTA Certification (One of those certifications)