English Instructor (FT) Remote - KY
About The Position
Join a rapidly expanding team dedicated to cultivating future leaders capable of achieving their maximum potential. This after-school college prep institution hires full-time instructors looking to grow their careers in a collaborative and growth-oriented start-up environment. The approach focuses on building students’ essential core skills, improving their writing and reading skills in the long term—not just for the SAT or ACT, but for high school, college, and beyond. As an English Instructor, you will instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT). You will track student progress through a unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities. You will model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments. You will spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum. You will mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities field (English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, etc.) (Master’s or higher preferred).
- Teaching experience in English and/or experience working in a college-level Writing Center (1+ years).
- 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/distraction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching at the college or community college level.
- Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and the ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans that use practical, real-world examples to inspire a love for learning.
- Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential.
- A dynamic and outgoing personality.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT).
- Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way.
- Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments.
- Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
- Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.
Benefits
- Paid training and comprehensive preparation.
- Competitive compensation structure (dependent on experience) with benefits.
- A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, sick days, and paid winter vacations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
