Below are a variety of websites that list TESOL job opportunities. The English Department, the ESL Program and the TESOL Certificate Program take no responsibility for the truthfulness of any job advertisement, or the trustworthiness of the employers listed. We recommend that you make appropriate inquiries and take advice before entering into an employment contract with any employer.
Websites
Literacy Network: Literacy Network is hiring interns for spring semester. They have the positions posted on the UW Student Jobs page (links below). Interns grow skills in lesson planning, teaching, interpersonal communication, and volunteer management through mentorship and training.
Two internship programs are available. You can apply for one or both:
- ESL tutoring program interns help adult immigrants and refugees improve English and literacy skills (UW Student Jobs direct link to job # 509635).
- Essential Literacy tutoring program interns help adult students improve their basic reading, writing, math, and digital literacy skills (UW Student Jobs direct link to job # 509634)
- Learn more and apply online by November 9, 2025 at 11:55pm.
Go Global: This site, maintained by the University of Wisconsin, offers links to search sites and tips on securing international employment. Go Global provides a good overview of international employment. Check it out!
TESOL Careers: This job site is maintained by the TESOL organization, the national professional organization. Many of the jobs require an MA in TESOL or a related field, but not all.
Dave’s ESL Cafe: Dave’s ESL Cafe is probably the largest ESL/EFL-related web site, complete with many job listings, lesson plans, tips on working abroad and more.
TESOL.net: This site contains links to other sites and lists a number of jobs worldwide. Many require only an undergraduate degree, with a TESOL Certificate as a desired additional qualification.
TEFL.com: One of the longest-running jobs sites, this allows you to upload your resume and find teaching jobs all over the world.