English Instructor (FT) Remote - ND

Vanguard College Prep • Grand Forks, ND

4d • $20 - $24 • Remote

About The Position

Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English Instructor to teach remote small-group classes for middle and high school students. The instructor will build students’ core English skills and support their preparation for the ACT and SAT, using Vanguard’s individualized, multi-phase curriculum. The role combines instruction, student progress tracking, lesson scheduling, communication, curriculum development, and mentorship through the college preparation process.

The position is remote and requires a reliable internet connection and a workspace with minimal noise and distraction. The stated operating hours 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. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour for 40 hours per week. Vanguard offers paid training, 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 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.
• Reliable internet access and a workspace with minimal noise or distraction.
• Commitment to work during the stated hours of operation.

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 promote 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 in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
• Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an understanding of the challenges of the college application process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid sick days.
• Fully paid winter vacations.
• Paid training and comprehensive preparation.
• Competitive compensation structure, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level