English Instructor (FT) Remote - IA
About The Position
Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English Instructor to teach middle and high school students in small groups, build lasting English skills, and prepare students for the ACT and SAT. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, long-term understanding, and student growth through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum. Instructors track student progress, maintain lesson schedules, communicate with students, and help students stay accountable for assignments. They also develop and execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum, and mentor students through the competitive and potentially stressful college application process. The position is remote and based in Iowa. The role follows Vanguard’s operating hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST; the company is closed Mondays and Fridays. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour for 40 hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick days, fully paid winter vacations, and paid training.
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 stated operating hours: 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.
- A 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 support long-term understanding and strong ACT and SAT scores.
- Track students’ 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 students promptly.
- Model professionalism and strong organizational skills in student communications.
- Develop and creatively execute 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.
- Competitive compensation structure dependent on experience.
- Opportunities for long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
