English Instructor: College-Prep Mentor

Vanguard College Prep; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Winter vacations

Job summary

Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English educator to teach and mentor middle and high school students, helping them prepare for ACT/SAT and college readiness. You will manage schedules, track progress, and develop engaging lesson plans that adapt to each learner.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities degree (master's preferred) and have 1+ years of English teaching or college Writing Center experience, plus strong IT and communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in humanities from US Schools (English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, etc.) (Master's or higher preferred)
• Teaching experience in English or college-level Writing Center (1+ years)
• Demonstrated academic excellence (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

Strong verbal skills

English language mastery

Education

Bachelor's degree in humanities (US Schools)

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

G-Suites

Job description

Vanguard College Prep is seeking a full-time English educator to teach and mentor middle and high school students, helping them prepare for ACT/SAT and college readiness. You will manage schedules, track progress, and develop engaging lesson plans that adapt to each learner.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities degree (master's preferred) and have 1+ years of English teaching or college Writing Center experience, plus strong IT and communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits offered.