Financial Services Faculty (Virtual, Part-Time)

Kaplan; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote assignments

Training provided

Health plans

401K

Commuter benefits

Family/class discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kaplan invites applications for an instructor role delivering virtual classroom sessions across our programs. You will mentor students, tailor your approach to individual learning styles, and deliver lessons based on prepared syllabi.

The position emphasizes industry expertise, strong communication, and active collaboration with scheduling and curriculum teams to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial services industry experience.
• Proficient with LMS platforms and virtual classroom tools; Zoom/MS Teams experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to new teaching methods and changing course materials.
• Reliable internet connection (WiFi; wired preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and engage students in virtual classrooms.
• Serve as industry expert and Kaplan brand ambassador.
• Mentor students and tailor teaching to individual learning styles.
• Deliver instruction based on prepared lesson plans and syllabi.
• Communicate scheduling, curriculum updates, and class assignments with product and operations teams.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tech proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and the ability to engage students through and virtual classroom instruction.
• Serve as an industry expert and Kaplan brand ambassador for our clients and students.
• Focus on mentoring and driving student success by tailoring your teaching approach to individual students' learning styles.
• Deliver instruction based on pre-prepared lesson plans and syllabi.
• Communicate regularly with product line management and operations departments to stay informed of scheduling changes, curriculum updates, and class assignments.

The hourly teaching rate for this position is between $38-50.00 /hr

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial services industry experience.
• Working knowledge of, or passed one or more of the following Securities exams: SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66, 24 or 26. Practical experience as a Principal with a FINRA member firm is a major plus.
• Proficient in one of the following lines of authority or industry areas: Life and Health Licensing, Property and Casualty Licensing, Insurance Continuing Education , Securities Qualification Exams - Registered Representative level, Securities Qualification Exams - Principal level
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and virtual classroom tools. Working knowledge of Zoom/MS Teams and digital whiteboards.
• Ability to effectively utilize technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to new teaching methods and alteration in course materials as needed.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and approachability.
• Reliable internet via WiFi (Wired ethernet connection preferred)
• Availability to work during daytime weekday hours is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching or training experience
• Completion of a post-secondary degree or equivalent professional designation

Benefits include:

• Assignments primarily remote with typically three to six months advance notice
• Paid comprehensive training and lesson preparation
• Access to Health and Welfare Plans
• 401K plan
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Free or discounted classes for you and/or immediate family members
• Employee Discounts including travel, local deals, and health and wellness offers