Vanguard College Prep

English Instructor

Vanguard College Prep

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Idaho

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Salary

💰 $18 - $22 per hour

Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • 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.
  • Spearhead 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.

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.
  • Experience teaching at the college or community college level (preferred).
  • Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and the ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans.
  • 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.