Full-Time English Instructor for Elite College Prep

Vanguard College Prep; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,600 - 49,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Winter vacations

Job summary

Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time educators to build core English skills and guide students toward top college readiness exam scores. We hire professionals who treat each student as an individual, not as an assembly line.

The role emphasizes developing personalized lesson plans, tracking growth, and mentoring students through a multi-phase curriculum in a collaborative, start-up environment. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

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
• 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 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

Verbal communication

English fluency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in humanities

Master’s or higher preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

G-Suites

Job description

Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time educators to build core English skills and guide students toward top college readiness exam scores. We hire professionals who treat each student as an individual, not as an assembly line.

The role emphasizes developing personalized lesson plans, tracking growth, and mentoring students through a multi-phase curriculum in a collaborative, start-up environment. Competitive pay and benefits offered.