English Instructor (FT) Remote - KS

Vanguard College Prep•Kansas City, KS

4d•$20 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Vanguard College Prep is hiring a full-time English Instructor to teach remotely from Kansas. The instructor will work with middle and high school students in small groups, developing core English skills and preparing them for ACT and SAT college-readiness exams. The role emphasizes lasting understanding, individualized instruction, and student growth through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum. The instructor will monitor student progress, maintain lesson schedules, follow up on assignments, communicate with students in a timely and professional manner, and help develop and deliver evolving lesson plans and curriculum. The position also involves mentoring students with empathy as they navigate the college application process. The role offers a base rate of $20–$24 per hour for 40 hours per week. Operations are Tuesday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST; the company is closed Monday and Friday. Paid training and preparation are provided. Benefits listed include 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 operations: 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

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 build long-term understanding and support strong ACT and SAT scores.
Track student progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum and provide individualized opportunities for growth and improvement.
Maintain and update student lesson schedules.
Hold students accountable for assignments and communicate with them in a timely, professional manner.
Model professionalism and strong organizational skills.
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.