English Instructor (FT) Remote - TX
About The Position
Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English Instructor to teach students remotely in Texas. The instructor teaches small groups of middle and high school students core English skills to build long-term understanding and support performance on ACT and SAT college readiness exams. Instruction follows Vanguard’s individualized, multi-phase curriculum and emphasizes core learning rather than short-term test-taking strategies. The role involves tracking students’ progress, maintaining lesson schedules, holding students accountable for assignments, communicating with students, and helping develop and deliver evolving lesson plans and curriculum. Instructors mentor students through an increasingly competitive and stressful college application process, encouraging them to reach their potential. The position operates during the company’s stated hours of operation and includes paid training and preparation.
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 experience teaching English and/or 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 distractions.
- 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. Mondays and Fridays are closed.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree or higher.
- Experience teaching at the college or community college level.
- A robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and the ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans using practical, real-world examples.
- A desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential.
- A dynamic and outgoing personality.
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach small groups of students core English 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 communicate with them in a timely and professional manner.
- Model professionalism and strong organizational skills.
- 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 and paid sick days.
- Fully paid winter vacations.
- Paid training and comprehensive preparation.
- Opportunities for long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
