MCAT Prep Instructor - Chicagoland Area

Kaplan, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel reimbursements

Paid training

Discounted Kaplan courses

Job summary

Kaplan North America is seeking MCAT prep instructors to serve the Chicagoland area, teaching in-person sessions at multiple regional locations including University of Chicago, Loyola, and UI Chicago. The role involves using Kaplan’s curriculum, ongoing professional development, and travel across the Chicagoland area to help future medical students succeed on the MCAT.

Ideal candidates are current medical students or graduates with MCAT scores above 515, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• MCAT knowledge and test content understanding.
• Ability to teach and present MCAT material to diverse learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person MCAT preparation sessions across regional locations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to tailor MCAT content.
• Prepare students using a curated MCAT curriculum and teaching methods.
• Support students in and out of class to foster critical thinking across sciences.
• Engage in ongoing professional training and development.

Skills

MCAT knowledge

Teaching

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title MCAT Prep Instructor - Chicagoland Area Job Description Kaplan North America, the world leader in test preparation, is hiring MCAT test prep enthusiasts to our regional teaching team based in the Chicagoland area. In traveling to different locations across the area to teach MCAT preparation classes, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact future generations of doctors by helping them succeed on their medical school admissions test. Locations serviced by this role may include, but are not limited to: University of Chicago, Loyola, and the University of Illinois, Chicago. If you are looking for a fulfilling job, enjoy exploring new cities and expanding your professional skills and network, this position may be an excellent fit. Teachers receive paid training, teach from a pre-existing curriculum, and have access to ongoing development to build their teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills. This is a great role for current medical students, gap-year graduates, upper-level undergraduates preparing for medical school applications, Master’s graduates, PhD candidates, or post-doctoral researchers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach in-person MCAT preparation sessions across a variety of regional locations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver MCAT prep and/or other educational content tailored to student needs
• Prepare future doctors for this rigorous exam using teaching methods and a carefully curated curriculum to fully immerse students in the language of the MCAT
• Support students both in and out of class, enabling them to solve problems with critical thinking across the sciences
• Continue to learn via world-class professional training, coaching, and development

REQUIREMENTS:

• Scores above 515 on the MCAT
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work independently with a remote manager
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals
• Respond to quickly changing needs with agility and flexibility
• Travel required- lead time, locations and dates will be determined based on business needs and availability

WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED?

• Competitive hourly teaching rates start at $50/hr
• All costs directly associated with travel are paid for by Kaplan
• Paid Training and Preparation Time
• Free/discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members under Kaplan's Gift of Knowledge Program

Location Chicago, IL, USA Additional Locations Virtual IN Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Instructors Business Unit 00073

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