ESL Teacher - Asheville Tourists (Independent Contractor)

**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

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability