Elite College-Prep English Instructor

vanguard-college-prep; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and paid vacation

Job summary

Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time educators to build core skills and help students reach top-tier college readiness. You will teach English to small groups, track progress, and design evolving lessons in a structured, student-centered program.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities degree (US), have teaching or college-level writing center experience, and demonstrate strong English skills with a collaborative, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in humanities from US Schools (English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, etc.) (Master’s or higher preferred)
• Teaching experience in English and/or 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

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.

Skills

English instruction

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in humanities

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

G-Suites

Job description

Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time educators to build core skills and help students reach top-tier college readiness. You will teach English to small groups, track progress, and design evolving lessons in a structured, student-centered program.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities degree (US), have teaching or college-level writing center experience, and demonstrate strong English skills with a collaborative, professional approach.