I would like to be an esl teacher in the U.S. at a community college for older people or I would like to be an esl teacher at a elementary school for younger kids! What would I major in?
Is anyone on here and esl teacher? please helps, thanks

I went to a university where there was a TESOL program. Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages. I didn't major in it, but you could look for a program like that. Sometimes the programs can be called TEFL too... Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

That's all I can really help with. I know it doesn't answer all of your questions, but I think it's a start.

You should probaby major in education, and minor in English. Some university has a ESL teaching certification program.

I am a literacy coordinator for a public library literacy program. Programs like ours around the country require lots of volunteers and part-time staff to sustain the teaching of ESL to adults and children in the communities. Please do consider volunteering some time with these organizations to expose yourself to this field and learn some valuable techniques that will benefit you in your career. Training and materials are usually free.

There is a program called TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and one called TESL. Can't remember offhand which one is a Master's program and which is a certificate. For community college, I'd major in English for a BA and then one of the above programs to qualify you to teach at that level. You could teach adult ed ESL too, but to get a permanent position at the college level you'll need at least a master's.

For elementary you need a bachelor's and then state certification, and states have different credentialing requirements.

For this type of teaching a degree in a language is invaluable. Studying any foreign language will give you insight into your own. You should have a solid background in English as well. Elementary credentials usually require that you demonstrate proficiency in multiple subjects too.