English Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities field from US Schools (English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, etc.) (Master’s or higher preferred)
• Teaching experience in English and/or experience working in a college-level Writing Center (1+ years)
• Demonstrated academic excellence (e.g., 3.5+ GPA).
• 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/distraction
• Commitment to work during Hours of Operations: Tuesdays to Thursdays: 1:30 pm CST to 9:30 pm CST, Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30 am CST to 5:30 pm CST

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the college or community college level
• Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and the ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans that use practical, real-world examples to inspire a love for learning
• Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential
• A dynamic and outgoing personality
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT).
• Track Growth: Track your students’ progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way.
• Manage and Model: Maintain and update student lesson schedules, hold them accountable for assignments, and model professionalism along with strong organizational skills through timely student communication.
• Innovate: Spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
• Mentor: Guide middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• paid sick days
• fully paid winter vacations
• Paid training and comprehensive preparation