About the position The Houston Astros are seeking an ESL Teacher for the Asheville Tourists (Asheville, NC). This role operates under the direction of the Manager, Player Education & Life Skills and is responsible for working with a small group of Houston Astros minor league baseball players on their English skills. This is an independent contractor position.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidate should have teaching, tutoring, or other education experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, development, or related field preferred.
• Certification in teaching & ESL is a plus.
• Experience working with athletes and knowledge of baseball preferred.