Sophia Academic Instructor (Intro to Nutrition)

Strategic Education, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Well-being incentives

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc seeks an experienced educator to provide Sophia learners with targeted coaching and remediation. You will develop resources, analyze data to identify struggles, and tutor students individually and in groups, adapting methods to keep pace with research-backed best practices.

This role requires at least 3 years of experience teaching adults or nontraditional students, preferably in healthcare settings, and a Masters or higher.

Qualifications

• Masters level degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Terminal degree (PhD) preferred.
• Subject matter expertise across health science topics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a library of written and video resources to remediate concepts for struggling learners.
• Analyze data to identify areas of struggle.
• Proactively contact learners to recommend resources aligned to areas of struggle.
• Tutor students individually and in groups.
• Respond quickly to student inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Ensure teaching methods are informed by the latest research and best practices.
• Manage part-time tutors to leverage consistent protocol and resource development.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Growth mindset

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Technology proficiency

Data-driven

Time management

Engaging teaching

Education

Masters level degree

PhD preferred

Equivalent combo of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online research

Data reporting tools

Job description

Sophia Faculty provide high quality intervention to Sophia learners in their area of expertise. Provides coaching and mentoring to students, approaching student challenges with empathy and competence. Develops remediation materials, hosts group and individualized sessions with students. Proactively engages with learners who are struggling in real-time with targeted resources.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop a library of written and video resources to remediate concepts for struggling learners.
• Analyze data to identify areas of struggle
• Proactively contact learners who are struggling to recommend resources aligned to areas of struggle
• Tutor students individually and in groups
• Respond quickly and thoroughly to student inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Ensure that teaching methods are varied and informed by the latest research and best practices.
• As volume requires, manage part time tutors to leverage consistent protocol and resource development.

Job Skills

• Positive and supportive. Operates with a high degree of emotional intelligence; able to demonstrate empathy for students and offer meaningful coaching and mentoring while maintaining high academic standards.
• Strong advocate for growth mindset theory. Passionate about maximizing human potential; committed to applying an andragogy that recognizes the ability of every student to break through perceived boundaries through the power of grit and determination.
• Dedicated and conscientious; willing to work as hard as it takes to provide Sophia students an outstanding educational experiences
• Ethical and respectful.
• Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication skills. Able to present information in a strong and self-confident manner, and able to respond to student queries with thoughtfulness, intelligence, and empathy.
• Proficient with technology; able to create video and written resources
• Data-driven and motivated to help students make fast progress.
• Engaging and inspiring. Proficient in the art of engaging students in individual and group settings.
• Outstanding ability to provide high-quality, clear, constructive, personalized feedback to students.
• Outstanding ability to manage competing priorities, remain organized, and meet deadlines.
• Strong information technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, online research, data reporting tools).

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of successful experience teaching adult and/or nontraditional students at the college level required.
• A background in healthcare or experience working in a healthcare-related environment is preferred.

Education

• Masters level degree in discipline, professional certification in discipline specialty, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A terminal degree (e/.g. PhD), or work towards a terminal degree, is preferred.
• Subject matter expertise across multiple health science topics beyond nutrition strongly preferred.

Other

• Travel may involve plane, car or metro is not required to perform this job.
• Access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

$25.00-$29.00/hr is the expected starting pay for this position. This offer is based on current budgetary guidelines and the additional factors outlined below.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$22.25 - $33.75 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]