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Create your ESL Careers teacher profile.

Add your resume and teaching details once. Use the profile when you apply, receive weekly role alerts, and keep your qualifications ready for employer review.

What this does

Free for teachers

No fee to submit a profile, apply to jobs, or receive alerts.

Private by default

Never public or indexed by search engines. Schools with employer access can find you in teacher search, and you can switch that off anytime.

Employer-ready

Your region, credentials, and availability are organized for employer-review workflows.

No placement guarantee

Employer response depends on role fit and hiring demand.

What happens after you submit

Step 1

Profile saved

Your details are stored for job applications and employer-review workflows.

Step 2

Details organized

Your region, credentials, and availability stay ready for employer review.

Step 3

Ready to apply

Use the same profile details when you apply to employer-posted roles.

Teacher profile

Give us the exact profile schools want to review.

Certification, location, target regions, availability, and a short teaching intro make your profile easier to match before direct employer demand is fully live.

Profile strength

Complete profiles are easier to match, pitch, and review.

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Create your teacher profile

Upload a PDF resume for the strongest profile, or build a text profile in about two minutes.

Your profile is not public or indexed by search engines. ESL Careers uses it for applications, hiring workflows, and employer review.

Common questions

Is ESL Careers really free for teachers?+

Yes. Submitting a teacher profile, browsing jobs, applying to jobs, and receiving job alerts are free for teachers. Employers pay for job-board and hiring tools.

Who sees my resume?+

Your resume is not public or indexed by search engines. ESL Careers uses teacher profiles for job applications and employer-review workflows. Direct applications are shared only with the employer behind that job.

What qualifications do I need?+

It depends on the role and country. Most public school and hagwon positions require a bachelor's degree and a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Online roles are more flexible. Job posts should include role requirements when they are available, and you should always confirm visa and school requirements before accepting an offer.

How long does it take to hear back?+

There is no guaranteed response time. Timing depends on employer demand, your target regions, and your credentials. Complete profiles with a TEFL certificate, clear availability, target regions, and a short teaching intro are easiest to review.

Can I teach English without a degree?+

Yes, but options narrow. Online platforms, some private academies in Latin America and Southeast Asia, and tutoring marketplaces hire without a degree. Visa-sponsored roles in Korea, Japan, China, and the Gulf almost always require a bachelor's.