Dominican Academy English Teacher Intern

Our mission in Player Development is to develop players and staff who create our foundation for winning the World Series. This involves development both on and off the field. Within our Education & Life Skills Department, we are seeking English Teacher Interns who will support the English language development of our minor league players and staff at our Player Development Academy in the Dominican Republic. Interns will contribute to the development of Guardians players and staff to accelerate their development and prepare them for interactions on and off the field throughout their careers. As many of these players and staff members will grow into roles in the United States, English language proficiency is a critical skill for their future career success. 

Core Job Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the DR Education Coordinator, Assistant Director of Player Development - Education, and other pertinent staff to create and implement Education Programming that is consistent with the philosophies of the overall organization. 
• Teach and lesson plan for basic, intermediate, and advanced English Language classes to players and staff. 
• Tutor and support High School classes.  
• Tutor players and support them with language development. 
• Collaborate with DR Education Coordinator to establish daily schedules for English Classes. 
•  Ensure players are learning the information necessary and progressing in English by working closely with the Assistant Director of Player Development - Education, DR Education Coordinator, and other Teaching Faculty.
• Administer and evaluate formal and informal language assessments to determine skill level.

Internship Expectations: 

• The English Teacher Intern will report to the DR Education Coordinator and the Assistant Director of Education. 
• This internship is paid, and travel to and from the DR at the beginning and end of the internship will be covered by the organization. 
• This internship is located in East Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 
• Housing, meals, and transportation to work will be provided.  
• The intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week over 4-5 days per week. 
• The total length of the internship is flexible, ranging from 1 to 3 months. The start date is flexible. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Education with a focus in English Language and at least one year of teaching experience. 
• Teaching certification (or pursuing). 
• Able to read, speak, & write Spanish and English at an advanced level. 
• Experience with a variety of teaching methodologies.  
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and willingness to learn new programs. 

 Standard Requirements: 

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive manner to the player development community, players, coaches, and the general public.  
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively across all mediums.  
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members in all departments of the organization. 
• Ability to act according to organizational values in pursuit of excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.  

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women and people of color – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.