MCAT Prep Instructor - Chicagoland Area

Kaplan • Chicago, IN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kaplan is hiring MCAT test preparation instructors for a regional teaching team serving the Chicagoland area. Instructors travel to different locations across the region, 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 admission while developing teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills. Instructors receive paid training, teach from a pre-existing curriculum, and have access to ongoing professional development. The role is suitable for current medical students, gap-year graduates, upper-level undergraduates preparing for medical school applications, master’s graduates, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral researchers. The position has a flexible, part-time teaching schedule, with remote training and class preparation. Additional part-time employment opportunities may be available based on business needs and specified requirements.

Requirements

• Score above 515 on the MCAT.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work independently with a remote manager.
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals.
• Ability to respond to quickly changing needs with agility and flexibility.
• Ability to travel; lead time, locations, and dates are determined by business needs and availability.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person MCAT preparation sessions at a variety of regional locations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver MCAT preparation or other educational content tailored to student needs.
• Prepare students for the MCAT using teaching methods and a curated curriculum that immerses them in the language of the exam.
• Support students in and out of class, helping them solve problems using critical thinking across the sciences.
• Participate in professional training, coaching, and development.
• Complete training and class preparation remotely and connect with colleagues remotely.
• Travel to assigned locations as determined by business needs and availability.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly teaching rates starting at $50 per hour.
• Kaplan pays all 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