Earn a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) certificate to teach English as a second language to native foreign-language speakers. Many ESL and international exchanges schools in the Los Angeles area require this certification but there are some schools that only require a Bachelor Degree with at least one to two years of experience teaching English to teach basic or introductory ESL classes.
Prepare your resume. Focus on highlighting teaching experience, any certifications related to teaching and any experience with teaching non-native English speakers in the U.S. or abroad. Be sure to also include information about how many students you've taught or the size of classroom.
Search for a position. The best sites online to find ESL jobs in Los Angeles are the Los Angeles job section of craigslist.org and L.A. Times job site. General web searching with keywords ESL or international and exchange schools in Los Angeles, should result in links to sites on which you can apply directly or find further information about applying to teach. Also try dropping off your resume in person at ESL or international schools in the Los Angeles area. Popular areas for English language schools are in Westwood and Korea Town.
Brush up on your teaching skills. Although most schools will provide you with teaching materials, it could be very advantageous to stay updated on the latest trends in teaching techniques to keep students interactive. There are several online resources available for teaching techniques as well as books at your local library or bookstore.