Full-Time English Instructor — College-Prep Elite

Vanguard College Prep; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Winter vacation

Job summary

Vanguard College Prep is hiring full-time educators to help students achieve top-tier college readiness. You will teach English in small groups, track growth through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum, and model professional communication while organizing schedules and assignments.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities degree (Master’s preferred) and have 1+ years of English teaching or college writing center experience, with strong verbal English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities field from US Schools (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)
• 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
• 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 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

Teaching mindset

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 hiring full-time educators to help students achieve top-tier college readiness. You will teach English in small groups, track growth through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum, and model professional communication while organizing schedules and assignments.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities degree (Master’s preferred) and have 1+ years of English teaching or college writing center experience, with strong verbal English skills.