ESL Teacher - Asheville Tourists (Independent Contractor)
Houston Astros
Location
Houston, Texas
Quick overview
The ESL Teacher will provide English language instruction to international minor league baseball players through in-person and occasional virtual classes. Responsibilities include developing weekly lesson plans and submitting student evaluations to the Manager of Player Education & Life Skills.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be based in Asheville, NC, or within 50 miles and be proficient in Spanish. A bachelor's degree in education or a related field and ESL certification are preferred.
Job description
**local candidates only**
Summary
The Houston Astros are currently seeking an ESL Teacher, Asheville Tourists (Asheville, NC), who will operate under the direction of the Manager, Player Education & Life Skills. Candidates shall be responsible for working with a small group of Houston Astros minor league baseball players on their English skills.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as ESL teacher for international students.
- Teach English classes when the team is at home, approximately 2-3 times a week.
- Lead engaging virtual English classes on occasion, as needed
- Plan and submit lesson plans on a weekly basis
- Use research-based strategies for second language acquisition and effective, positive classroom management strategies
- Submit student evaluations to Manager, Player Education and Life Skills as requested.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and report concerns to Manager, Player Education and Life Skills
- Consistently communicate and collaborate with Manager, Player Education and Life Skills
Qualifications
- The candidate must be based in Asheville, NC or within 50 miles.
- The candidate must be generally available to work late morning or early afternoon hours from June 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (additional virtual teaching opportunities available throughout calendar year)
- Proficiency in Spanish is required, bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
- Bachelor’s degree in education, development, or related field preferred
- Certification in teaching & ESL is a plus
- Candidate should have teaching, tutoring, or other education experience
- Experience working with athletes and knowledge of baseball preferred