English Instructor

What You Will do:

Teach and Inspire: Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their 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.

Requirements:

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

The ideal candidate will also possess:

Experience teaching at the college or community college level
Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and the ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans that use practical, real-world examples to inspire a love for learning
Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential
A dynamic and outgoing personality
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Why you want to teach with Vanguard College Prep:

Paid training and comprehensive preparation
Distinctive and individualized approach to test prep with a strong track record of producing top-tier students and nationally-ranked test scores
Opportunity to work with our distinctly engaged, enthusiastic, and driven client base of students energized by Vanguard’s commitment to the highest-quality client experience
Elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from top universities across the nation who are passionate about fostering student success
Quickly-growing start-up environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and leadership, with opportunities for long-term career growth
Competitive compensation structure (dependent on experience) with benefits