English Instructor (FT) Remote - OH
About The Position
Vanguard College Prep is hiring a full-time English Instructor to teach students remotely. The instructor will provide individualized instruction focused on building lasting English skills and supporting students as they prepare for the ACT and SAT. The role involves working with middle and high school students in small groups and guiding them through a multi-phase curriculum, with an emphasis on long-term learning, academic growth, and college readiness. The instructor will monitor student progress, maintain lesson schedules, communicate with students, and support accountability for assignments. They will also develop and execute lesson plans and curriculum, mentor students through the increasingly competitive and stressful college application process, and contribute to a creative, collaborative educational team. The stated hours of operation are 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; the company is closed Monday and Friday. The position offers $20–$24 per hour for 40 hours per week, paid training, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick days, and fully paid winter vacations. Vanguard describes its approach as personalized and focused on core learning rather than one-size-fits-all test-preparation techniques.
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 1 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 reliable internet and a workspace with minimal noise or distractions.
- Commitment to work within 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
- A 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.
- 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 support long-term understanding and strong ACT and SAT scores.
- Track student progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum and engage students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and update student lesson schedules, hold students accountable for assignments, and communicate with students promptly and professionally.
- Develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
- Mentor middle and high school students with empathy as they navigate the college application process.
Benefits
- Paid training and comprehensive preparation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid sick days.
- Fully paid winter vacations.
- Competitive compensation structure dependent on experience.
- Opportunities for long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
