MCAT Prep Instructor - Chicagoland Area

Kaplan • Chicago, IL

11h

About The Position

Kaplan North America is hiring MCAT test preparation instructors for its regional teaching team in the Chicagoland area. Instructors travel to different locations across the area, which may include the University of Chicago, Loyola University, and the University of Illinois Chicago, to teach in-person MCAT preparation classes. The role offers an opportunity to help students prepare for medical school admissions while developing teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills. Instructors use Kaplan’s existing curriculum, receive paid training, and have access to ongoing professional development. The position is suitable for current medical students, gap-year graduates, upper-level undergraduates preparing for medical school applications, master’s graduates, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. The schedule is flexible and part-time, with the possibility of additional part-time work depending on business needs and eligibility. Class preparation and training may be completed remotely from home.

Requirements

• Score above 515 on the MCAT.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Be able to work independently with a remote manager.
• Have a passion for helping others achieve their goals.
• Respond agilely and flexibly to quickly changing needs.
• Be available for required travel; lead time, locations, and dates are determined by business needs and availability.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person MCAT preparation sessions at various regional locations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver MCAT preparation or other educational content tailored to student needs.
• Use teaching methods and Kaplan’s curated curriculum to prepare students for the MCAT.
• Support students in and out of class and help them apply critical thinking to problems across the sciences.
• Participate in professional training, coaching, and development.
• Complete training and class preparation remotely when applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly teaching rates starting at $50 per hour.
• Payment of costs directly associated with travel.
• Paid training and preparation time.
• Free or discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members through Kaplan’s Gift of Knowledge Program.
• Ongoing professional training, coaching, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed