English Instructor – FT

Vanguard College Prep

English Instructor teaching core skills to students in a remote setting. Promoting long-term understanding of topics and top scores in college readiness exams.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in English instruction and curriculum development, with a focus on fostering student engagement and accountability. Proficient in tracking student progress and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs while maintaining professionalism and strong organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In HumanitiesTeaching Experience In EnglishStrong Verbal SkillsProficiency In MS ExcelProficiency In MS Word

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentStudent Progress TrackingLesson PlanningCollege Readiness Exam PreparationEnglish Language Mastery

Soft Skills

EmpathyOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS PowerPointG-SuitesOnline Learning Platforms

Industry Keywords

College Application ProcessWriting Center ExperienceStudent Accountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Sick days
Paid winter vacations