English Instructor (FT) Remote - LA

Vanguard College Prep•New Orleans, LA

2d•$20 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Vanguard College Prep is hiring a full-time English Instructor to teach and mentor middle and high school students in English core skills and college readiness exam preparation. The role focuses on lasting understanding and individualized instruction rather than short-term test-taking tricks. Instructors work with small groups and guide students through a multi-phase curriculum, supporting their academic growth and preparation for the ACT and SAT. The instructor tracks student progress, provides individualized opportunities for improvement, maintains lesson schedules, and holds students accountable for assignments. The role also involves developing and creatively executing lesson plans and curriculum, communicating promptly with students, and modeling professionalism and strong organizational skills. Instructors mentor students with empathy as they navigate the increasingly competitive and stressful college application process. The position is remote and requires a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST; the company is closed Monday and Friday. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour for 40 hours per week. The company offers paid training and preparation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick days, and fully paid winter vacations. Vanguard describes its work environment as a quickly growing startup emphasizing creativity, collaboration, leadership, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities field from a U.S. school, such as English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or Publishing.
At least one year of English teaching experience and/or experience working in a college-level Writing Center.
Demonstrated academic excellence, such as a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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 or distraction.
Commitment to work during the stated hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. CST, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. CST.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher.
Experience teaching at the college or community college level.
Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans using practical, real-world examples to inspire a love of learning.
Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential.
Dynamic and outgoing personality.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Teach small groups of students English core skills to promote long-term understanding and strong ACT and SAT scores.
Track students’ progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum and provide individualized growth and improvement opportunities.
Maintain and update student lesson schedules and hold students accountable for assignments.
Model professionalism and strong organizational skills through timely communication with students.
Develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
Mentor middle and high school students with empathy as they navigate the college application process.