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Job Description
Summer ESL Instructor – EF San Diego
EF San Diego Language School is seeking dynamic, engaging English language instructors to join our team for the Summer 2026 term. Our summer program begins in late June, with teacher orientation scheduled for the week prior. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse, international student body in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—with the potential for continued employment beyond the summer.
We are looking for educators who are energetic, adaptable, and culturally responsive professionals who thrive in interactive classrooms and are passionate about helping students build confidence in English. Our students come from around the world, so openness, curiosity, and strong communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
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/or reference checks, as applicable.
About Us
Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or 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 offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.
Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.
About The Team
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/or reference checks, as applicable.
Summer ESL Instructor – EF San Diego
EF San Diego Language School is seeking dynamic, engaging English language instructors to join our team for the Summer 2026 term. Our summer program begins in late June, with teacher orientation scheduled for the week prior. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse, international student body in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—with the potential for continued employment beyond the summer.
We are looking for educators who are energetic, adaptable, and culturally responsive professionals who thrive in interactive classrooms and are passionate about helping students build confidence in English. Our students come from around the world, so openness, curiosity, and strong communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, student-centered English language instruction
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- Engage students through interactive and communicative teaching methods
- Provide feedback and support student progress
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- ESL certification (e.g., TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) required
- Prior teaching experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with international or multicultural student populations is a plus
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship and relocation are not available)
- Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- $18.54 – $21.50 per hour of teaching, based on qualifications and experience
- Additional hourly compensation provided for lesson planning and administrative time
- A complete curriculum and all teaching materials
- A collaborative, supportive teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and potential continued employment beyond the summer
- Applications will be reviewed through mid-May
- Selected candidates will be contacted the week of May 18 for interviews
- This is an ideal role for educators who are collaborative, flexible, and excited to be part of a vibrant, global learning community.
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/or reference checks, as applicable.
About Us
Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or 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 offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.
Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.
About The Team
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/or reference checks, as applicable.
Salary : $19 - $22