SAT Instructor – English, Math

Jobtailor; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cupertino, CA seeks an experienced SAT teacher to deliver high school test prep, lead curriculum development, and manage student progress from enrollment through test day.

The role focuses on SAT Reading, Writing, and Math instruction, with responsibilities for assessment, feedback, and coordination of sessions. On-site work in peak seasons requires strong organizational and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Four or more years teaching high school level test prep.
• Command of SAT content in at least one section and working capability in the other.
• Willingness to own administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Teach SAT Reading & Writing and SAT Math to small groups and one-on-one students in grades 9–12.
• Diagnose student performance using practice-test data.
• Build and refine lesson sequences, problem sets, and drills for both SAT sections.
• Run timed practice tests and deliver score-report debriefs.
• Own a caseload of students from enrollment through test day.
• Coordinate enrollment, scheduling, attendance, make-up sessions, and student records.

Skills

SAT Content Mastery

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Administrative Coordination

Mentoring Experience

Job description

• Teach SAT Reading & Writing and SAT Math to small groups and one-on-one students in grades 9–12
• Diagnose student performance using practice-test data
• Build and refine lesson sequences, problem sets, and drills for both SAT sections
• Run timed practice tests and deliver score-report debriefs
• Own a caseload of students from enrollment through test day
• Write progress feedback for students and parents and address ineffective score plans
• Coordinate enrollment, scheduling, attendance, make-up sessions, and student records
• Support families with test-date concerns
• Shape class structure, student grouping, topic sequencing, and course pacing
• Observe other instructors' classes, share effective practices, and help set quality standards
• Grow into owning curriculum and mentoring other test-prep teachers

Requirements

• Four or more years teaching high school level test prep
• Command of SAT content in at least one section and working capability in the other
• Willingness to own administrative work
• Available on-site in Cupertino for teaching blocks, including some afternoons, evenings, and weekends in peak test seasons

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in SAT Reading, Writing, and Math instruction for high school students, with a strong focus on curriculum development, student assessment, and administrative coordination. Capable of mentoring peers and enhancing instructional quality through effective practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SAT Content Mastery
• Curriculum Development
• Student Assessment
• Administrative Coordination
• Mentoring Experience

Hard Skills

• SAT Reading Instruction
• SAT Writing Instruction
• SAT Math Instruction
• Lesson Planning
• Test Performance Diagnosis
• Score Reporting
• Progress Feedback Writing
• Student Record Management
• Classroom Observation
• Test Prep Curriculum Ownership

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• High School Test Prep
• Student Grouping
• Course Pacing
• Enrollment Coordination
• Test-Date Support