English Instructor (FT) Remote - MS

Vanguard College Prep•Oxford, MS

2d•$20 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Vanguard College Prep is hiring a full-time English Instructor to teach students remotely. The instructor will teach small groups of middle and high school students English core skills to build lasting understanding and help them prepare for the ACT and SAT. Vanguard uses an individualized, multi-phase curriculum that emphasizes core learning and adapts instruction to students’ needs. The role includes monitoring student progress, maintaining lesson schedules, following up on assignments, communicating with students, and modeling professionalism and organization. The instructor will also contribute to the development and creative execution of lesson plans and curriculum, and mentor students with empathy as they navigate a competitive and stressful college application process. The position pays $20–$24 per hour for 40 hours per week. The role requires working within 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. Vanguard offers paid training and preparation, 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.
Access to a reliable internet connection and a workspace with minimal noise or distraction.
Commitment to work during the listed 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.
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 support ACT and SAT preparation.
Track students’ progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum and engage them in individualized opportunities for growth and improvement.
Maintain and update student lesson schedules and hold students accountable for assignments.
Communicate with students in a timely manner and 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.