English Instructor (FT) Remote - TN
About The Position
Vanguard College Prep is hiring a full-time English Instructor to teach middle and high school students remotely. The role focuses on building lasting English skills and preparing students for ACT and SAT college-readiness exams through small-group instruction and an individualized, multi-phase curriculum. The instructor tracks student progress, identifies opportunities for individual growth, maintains lesson schedules, holds students accountable for assignments, and communicates with students professionally and on time. The role also involves developing and creatively delivering evolving lesson plans and curriculum, while mentoring students through the increasingly competitive and stressful college application process. The position is based on a 40-hour workweek, with work scheduled during Vanguard’s operating hours: 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. Mondays and Fridays are closed. Compensation is $20.00–$24.00 per hour. Vanguard offers paid training and comprehensive preparation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick days, and fully paid winter vacations.
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 a reliable internet connection and a workspace with minimal noise or distraction.
- Availability to work during the stated operating hours: 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 the 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 promote lasting 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 model professionalism and organizational skills through timely communication.
- 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
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid sick days.
- Fully paid winter vacations.
- Paid training and comprehensive preparation.
- Competitive compensation structure dependent on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
