What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time English Teacher position at Tampa Bay Rays?
Title: Part Time English Teacher
Department: Minor League Operations
Locations: Durham, NC; Montgomery, AL; Bowling Green, KY
Reports to: Assistant Director, Latin American Player Programs (Jairo De La Rosa)
Department: Minor League Operations
Locations: Durham, NC; Montgomery, AL; Bowling Green, KY
Reports to: Assistant Director, Latin American Player Programs (Jairo De La Rosa)
Description: The Tampa Bay Rays are seeking a Part-Time English Teacher in multiple locations for the 2025 season. Instructors will be responsible for planning and teaching approximately two English classes for non-native English-speaking professional baseball players, with class sizes of roughly 3-8 students. Teaching will be conducted in a hybrid format using both Zoom and live teaching at the ballpark. Classes will run between early April through August 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Create and carry out interactive and engaging age-appropriate lesson plans for small groups of students
- Provide thoughtful progress reports and evaluations on each player (student) at the end of the season
- Document and appropriately communicate player tardiness, missed classes, or behavioral concerns
- Complete player reports for athletes being transacted to another affiliate as needed throughout the season
Qualifications:
- Available to work the duration of the minor league championship season and commit to the specific class dates
- Punctuality and flexibility required
- ESL / ESOL / TESOL certification, or equivalent
- Prior experience tutoring in an athletic setting is beneficial but not required
- Spanish proficiency is highly beneficial in this setting, but not explicitly required
All offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
