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Cleveland Guardians · 4 months ago

English Teacher, Arizona Complex

Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Cleveland Guardians is dedicated to developing players and staff as a foundation for winning the World Series. They are seeking an experienced English Teacher (ESL specialist) to support the English language development of minor league players and staff, providing contextualized English instruction for effective communication in professional and personal settings.

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Responsibilities

Teach English language classes to players with varying proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

Adapt lesson plans to the unique context of professional baseball, connecting instruction to player needs, baseball terminology, and real-life scenarios

Collaborate with Player Development, Training, and Coaching staff to align language instruction with daily activities, schedules, and cultural expectations

Provide individualized tutoring and language support for players on rehab or specialized training schedules

Evaluate student progress using both formal and informal language assessments

Share and align curriculum with education staff in Cleveland, affiliate sites, and the Dominican Republic to provide consistency across Guardians academies

Maintain a flexible teaching schedule that adapts to the variable nature of player development programming (spring training, extended, ACL, rehab, offseason programming)

Contribute to building a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment

Some travel to the Dominican Republic and affiliates may be required

Qualification

ESL teaching experienceCurriculum designCultural competenceSpanish proficiencyAdaptabilityMicrosoft OfficeDigital tools

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field

Veteran ESL teaching background — either K-12 experience or higher education (college/university) ESL teaching

Proven ability to design and adapt curriculum for English learners across multiple proficiency levels

Cultural competence and demonstrated success teaching students from diverse backgrounds

Strong adaptability — able to adjust class times, lesson structure, and instructional focus based on baseball schedules and player needs

Experience in contextualizing instruction to workplace or professional settings

Comfortable with using Microsoft Office and other digital tools for lesson delivery

Preferred

Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required

Company

Cleveland Guardians

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The Cleveland Guardians, established in 1901 as one of the four Charter members of the American League, is an organization dedicated to creating memories, connecting generations, and celebrating families.

Founded in 1901