Academic Instructor (HSD)

Distinction, LLC • St. Louis, MO

5d • $62,000 - $64,000 • Remote

About The Position

Help Students Rewrite Their Story—One Diploma at a Time. Do you believe education changes lives? Are you passionate about helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their high school diploma? If so, we'd love to have you on our team! As our High School Diploma Instructor, you'll do more than teach—you'll motivate, coach, and inspire students as they work toward earning their diploma and preparing for meaningful careers, higher education, or advanced training. Every day is an opportunity to celebrate milestones and help students discover what's possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Current State Teaching Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• A passionate educator who believes every student deserves a second chance.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging one-on-one and small group instruction that helps students succeed in an online high school diploma program.
• Guide students through coursework by providing encouragement, academic support, and personalized learning strategies.
• Monitor student progress, celebrate achievements, and develop action plans to keep students on track toward graduation.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to succeed.
• Adapt instructional techniques to meet diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
• Partner with center staff to provide educational guidance and remove barriers to student success.
• Help achieve Department of Labor and organizational performance goals while maintaining accurate student records and data integrity.
• Share ideas to improve curriculum, classroom practices, and student outcomes.

Benefits

• Watch students earn a life-changing high school diploma.
• Build meaningful relationships and become a mentor who makes a lasting impact.
• Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to student success.
• Experience the reward of helping students gain the confidence and skills they need for successful careers, college, and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level