English Instructor (FT) Remote - TX
About The Position
Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English Instructor to teach and mentor middle and high school students preparing for college and ACT and SAT exams. The role focuses on strengthening students’ core English skills and long-term understanding through small-group instruction and an individualized, multi-phase curriculum. The instructor tracks student progress, provides individualized opportunities for growth, maintains lesson schedules, supports assignment accountability, and communicates professionally with students. The role also contributes to the development and creative delivery of lesson plans and curriculum, while guiding students through the increasingly competitive and stressful college application process. The position is remote and requires a reliable internet connection and a minimally distracting 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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick days, and fully paid winter vacations. Paid training and preparation are provided.
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 operating hours: 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.
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.
- 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 engage them in individualized growth and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and update student lesson schedules, hold students accountable for assignments, and model professionalism and strong organizational skills through timely communication.
- Develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
- Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and understanding of the competitive and stressful college application process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 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
Mid Level
