SPIRE Teacher - TESOL Certified ESL

Gondola; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIRE Academy in Geneva, OH seeks a TESOL-certified ESL teacher to bridge language learning with athletics, and to guide internationally diverse student-athletes both academically and socially. The role emphasizes hands-on, interdisciplinary teaching that connects classroom concepts to real-world sports contexts.

The teacher will mentor students, collaborate with coaches and staff, and lead clubs while supporting study tables and mindset development. TESOL certification is required.

Qualifications

• Credentialed teacher preferred but able to hire right person with subject matter expertise
• Holds a current TESOL certification (required)
• Ability to mentor student-athletes and collaborate across departments

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of hands-on curriculum spanning computer science, robotics, and product design
• Mentor as Academic Advisor for a group of students
• Collaborate with Sports Mindset, Student Life, Corporate Partnerships, Coaching Staff, and Event Management
• Partner with coaches to connect classroom learning to field, court, or ice
• Track student growth using data and keep parents and coaches informed
• Lead a club or special interest each semester (robotics, coding club, product design lab)
• Support Study Table rotations and seminar curriculum
• Attend athletic events and residential life activities as a positive role model
• Help drive students to school-related activities and trips
• Contribute to Mindset Development Project using hybrid teaching methods

Skills

TESOL

ESL teaching

Academic advising

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Teacher certification

TESOL certification (required)

Job description

# SPIRE Teacher - TESOL Certified ESL## SPIRE Academy•### @spire\_institute\_academyPosted on 7/22/2026•Full-time## Job DescriptionFull Time | Salary | Geneva, OH **SPIRE ACADEMY** Teaching Faculty — **TESOL Certified ESL**\*\*Where Sports Culture Meets the Classroom\*\* Imagine a campus where the energy of game day and the rigor of great teaching live side by side — where your classroom conversations flow naturally into locker room mindset talks, and your students are chasing championships and college acceptance letters in the same breath. Thats SPIRE Academy. We're one of the fastest-growing sports academies in the country, and we're looking for a TESOL certified ESL teacher whowants to be the bridge that helps internationally diverse student-athletes thrive academically, socially, and athletically. If you love being around sports, thrive on hands-on and relevant learning, and want your work to directly shape students & confidence in a new language and culture, keep reading. **Who You'll Teach** Our students come from across the country and around the world — a genuinely international, diverse community of student- athletes with big goals in sport, school, and life. You'll get to bring global perspective into your lessons and learn as much from your students as they learn from you. **What You'll Actually Do** This isn't “stand and lecture” role. You'll be a daily, visible presence in students lives — teaching, mentoring, and helping athletes become well-rounded people ready for whats next. Specifically, • Teach five sections of relevant, hands-on curriculum spanning computer science, robotics, and product design — turning coding, engineering, and design thinking into tools students use to solve real problems • Mentor as an Academic Advisor for a group of students, serving as their go-to point of contact and family liaison • Collaborate across departments — Sports Mindset, Student Life, Corporate Partnerships, Coaching Staff, and Event Management — to build interdisciplinary, real-world learning experiences • Partner directly with coaches to connect classroom learning to whats happening on the field, court, or ice • Track and share student growth using real data, keeping parents, faculty, and coaches in the loop • Lead a special interest or club activity each semester — think a robotics team, coding club, or a student-run product design lab — bring a passion project to life • Support Study Table rotations and the seminar curriculum • Show up at athletic events and residential life activities as a positive, engaged role model • Get certified to drive students to school-related activities (we'll help you get there) • Contribute to the Mindset Development Project and use hybrid teaching methods to keep students learning even while they travel for competition **Why This Role Is Different** • Bridge builder. Help our internationally diverse students build the English fluency and confidence they need to thrive academically, socially, and athletically. • Growth, fast. SPIRE is expanding, and that means real opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and career exploration across education, athletics, and organizational leadership. • A team, not a silo. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with coaches, mindset coaches, and student life staff — true interdisciplinary collaboration, not just faculty meetings. • Community that shows up. Whether it's a big game or a study table session, you'll be part of a culture that shows up for its students everywhere they are. **What We're Looking For** A mission-driven educator who: • Credentialed teacher preferred but able to hire the right person with subject matter expertise • Builds genuine, trust-based relationships with students • Delivers high-quality, engaging instruction • Holds students accountable to academic and character standards • Wants to guide student-athletes toward success in sport, school, leadership, and life • Is proactive, visible, and energized by being part of a students daily journey • Holds a current TESOL certification (required) • Is ready to adhere to the policies in our Faculty/Staff Handbook and support the school & mission and leadership — and to pitch in wherever the Head of School needs support**If you're ready to help internationally diverse student-athletes find their voice in a new language — and to help build one of the fastest-growing sports academies in the country — we want to hear from you.**