Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities field (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).
• 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/distraction.

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

• 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 your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way.
• Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments.
• Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
• Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.

Benefits

• Paid training and comprehensive preparation.
• Competitive compensation structure (dependent on experience) with benefits.
• Paid time off
• Sick days
• Paid winter vacations