English Educator & Curriculum Innovator — College Prep

vanguard-college-prep; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Winter break

Job summary

Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English instructor to guide middle and high school students toward top college readiness scores. You will teach small groups, track progress, manage schedules, and develop engaging lesson plans in a flexible, student-centered environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in humanities, teaching experience, and strong English skills. Competitive pay ($20–$24/hour), comprehensive benefits, and seasonal time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in humanities (English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, etc.).
• 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: Mondays and Fridays closed; Tuesdays to Thursdays 1:30 pm CST to 9:30 pm CST; Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 am CST to 5:30 pm CST.

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

Teaching experience

Strong verbal skills

GPA 3.5+

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 a full-time English instructor to guide middle and high school students toward top college readiness scores. You will teach small groups, track progress, manage schedules, and develop engaging lesson plans in a flexible, student-centered environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in humanities, teaching experience, and strong English skills. Competitive pay ($20–$24/hour), comprehensive benefits, and seasonal time off are offered.