Humanities/Economics Instructor

achievetestprep; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

Achieve Test Prep is hiring a Remote Humanities / Economics Instructor to prepare and tutor adult learners pursuing college credit through humanities and economics courses. You will teach either a 3-hour live virtual class per week or provide 1-hour tutoring sessions, with materials supplied by the program.

As a fully remote organization, Achieve offers flexible schedules and supports adult learners. The role is part-time (under 20 hours/week) and requires experience in online teaching and

Qualifications

• Degree in Humanities, History, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or coaching adult learners (online teaching experience preferred).
• Experience teaching one or more of the following: Humanities; Art of the Western World; Ethics in America; History of the United States; Principles of Macroeconomics; Principles of Microeconomics.
• Strong eLearning or virtual classroom experience.
• Comfortable using Zoom, Moodle, Google Workspace, and other eLearning technologies.
• Ability to facilitate discussions, simplify complex concepts, and encourage active participation in a virtual classroom.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, functional computer, and noise-canceling headset.
• Professionalism, dependability, strong organization, and excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned class schedules and serve as a substitute instructor as needed.
• Deliver engaging, easy-to-understand instruction on subject material.
• Demonstrate patience and adaptability when supporting learners with varying backgrounds.
• Motivate and support students in achieving exam readiness and course completion.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support when needed.
• Adapt instruction in real time to varying experience levels.
• Track student progress and share observations with the eLearning team.
• Collaborate with instructors and participate in team meetings.
• Perform other eLearning-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Online teaching

Virtual classroom experience

Facilitate discussions

Time management

Professionalism

Noise-canceling headset

Education

Degree in Humanities

Degree in History

Degree in Economics

Tools

Zoom

Moodle

Google Workspace

Job description

About Company:

We believe our employees empower our company and drive our success. Achieve Test Prep is the nation’s largest educational consultant and test prep center specializing in credit-by-examination degree paths, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. Achieve supports working adults who face barriers to completing their education by acting as a counselor, advocate, and partner—helping them earn college credit faster, with less effort, and at a lower cost through standardized, industry-recognized examinations. Employee engagement and development are central to our success. As a fully remote organization, Achieve offers flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance while fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equal-opportunity workplace.

Notice:

It is essential to complete all pre-screeners during the application process. Applications without completed pre-screeners will not be considered.

Role Overview:

Achieve Test Prep is seeking a Remote Humanities / Economics Instructor to prepare and tutor adult learners pursuing college credit through humanities and economics courses and examinations. Instructors will teach either a 3-hour live virtual class per week or provide 1-hour individual tutoring sessions, helping students develop critical thinking skills and master concepts necessary for exam success. All instructional materials, including PowerPoint presentations, syllabus, and study guides, are provided.

Courses Live Virtual Classes / Standard Instruction:

• Humanities Art of the Western World
• Ethics in America
• History of the United States
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned class schedules and serve as a substitute instructor as needed
• Deliver engaging, easy-to-understand instruction on mathematical concepts
• Demonstrate patience and adaptability when supporting learners with varying math backgrounds and confidence levels
• Motivate and support students in achieving exam readiness and course completion
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support when needed
• Simplify complex mathematical concepts into practical, relatable examples
• Adapt instruction in real time to accommodate varying experience levels
• Track student progress and share key observations with the eLearning team
• Collaborate with instructors and participate in team meetings
• Perform other eLearning-related duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Humanities, History, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or coaching adult learners (online teaching experience preferred)
• Experience teaching one or more of the following:
  • Humanities
  • Art of the Western World
  • Ethics in America
  • History of the United States
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Microeconomics
• Strong eLearning or virtual classroom experience
• Comfortable using Zoom, Moodle, Google Workspace, and other eLearning technologies
• Ability to facilitate discussions, simplify complex concepts, and encourage active participation in a virtual classroom
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, functional computer, and noise-canceling headset
• Professionalism, dependability, strong organization, and excellent time-management skills

Job Details:

• Type: Part-Time
• Schedule: Under 20 hours per week
• Availability on weekdays and/or weekends
• Morning, afternoon, or evening classes
• Remote: 100% Online