English Instructor (FT) Remote - SC

Vanguard College Prep•Clemson, SC

4d•$20 - $24•Remote

About The Position

At Vanguard College Prep, we are looking for educators ready to pay that forward. Where other test prep companies hire part-time gig workers to teach 'hacks,' we hire full-time professionals to build lasting core skills. We don't run an assembly line; we treat every student as an individual, preparing them for top-tier colleges and beyond. Compensation: Base Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 / hour (40 hours/week) Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick days, plus fully paid winter vacations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities field from US Schools (English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, etc.) (Master’s or higher preferred)
Teaching experience in English and/or experience working in a college-level Writing Center (1+ years)
Demonstrated academic excellence (e.g., 3.5+ GPA).
Strong verbal skills and mastery of the English language
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and G-Suites
Access to a reliable internet connection and a workspace with minimal noise/distraction
Commitment to work during Hours of Operations: Mondays and Fridays: Closed Tuesdays to Thursdays: 1:30 pm CST to 9:30 pm CST Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30 am CST to 5:30 pm CST

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the college or community college level
Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and the ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans that use practical, real-world examples to inspire a love for learning
Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential
A dynamic and outgoing personality
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

Teach and Inspire: Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT).
Track Growth: Track your students’ progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way.
Manage and Model: Maintain and update student lesson schedules, hold them accountable for assignments, and model professionalism along with strong organizational skills through timely student communication.
Innovate: Spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
Mentor: Guide middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.