English Instructor (FT) Remote - MN
About The Position
Vanguard College Prep is hiring a full-time English Instructor to teach small groups of middle and high school students English core skills, supporting long-term understanding and strong performance on ACT and SAT college-readiness exams. The instructor tracks each student’s progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum and provides individualized growth opportunities. The role includes maintaining student lesson schedules, following up on assignments, communicating with students in a timely and professional manner, and modeling strong organizational skills. The instructor also helps develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum, and mentors students with empathy as they navigate the college application process. This is a remote position for candidates in Minnesota, with work scheduled during Vanguard’s operating hours. The position offers paid training, a personalized approach to test preparation, and opportunities for long-term career growth in a collaborative, quickly growing startup environment.
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 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.
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 engage them in individualized growth and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and update student lesson schedules.
- Hold students accountable for assignments.
- Model professionalism and strong organizational skills through timely student communication.
- Lead the development and creative execution of evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
- Mentor middle and high school students with empathy as they navigate the college application process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 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
Entry Level
