ESL Teacher

Part-Time ESLTeaching Position 2026

• Are you excited about being immersed in a multicultural environment?
• Do you believe that students studying abroad can have the experience of a lifetime?
• Are you dynamic, outgoing, and energetic?
• Do you have a CELTA or equivalent?
• Do you possess the ability to think quickly on your feet and connect with a group of young adult learners?  
• Have you taught English abroad and miss the involvement with students mastering another language?

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

Santa Barbara EF International Language Campus is currently recruiting for part-time ESL teachers to teach on campus. 
Please note this position requires in-person teaching at our campus in Santa Barbara, CA. 

 Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in any field 
• ESL teaching experience  
• Special consideration given to candidates with CELTA
• Salary Range from $20.44 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)
• Legal right to work in the US

Benefits of teaching with us

• A complete curriculum is provided with support materials both on and offline
• A supportive teaching environment with an opportunity to develop as a teacher practitioner
• A chance to be involved in international education within a diverse educational and cultural community
• A beautiful campus in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara

Responsibilities:

• Teacher 5 days a week
• Plan lessons
• Use technology to complete attendance and grades
• Participate in monthly Professional Development Sessions
• Contribute to a lively teaching community

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. 

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.