Vanguard College Prep

English Instructor (FT) Remote - NE

United States remote Entry $20 - $24
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About the Job

Do you remember the teacher who went above and beyond to help you realize your potential? At Vanguard College Prep, we are looking for educators ready to pay that forward. Where other test prep companies hire part-time gig workers to teach 'hacks,' we hire full-time professionals to build lasting core skills. We don't run an assembly line; we treat every student as an individual, preparing them for top-tier colleges and beyond.

Compensation:

Base Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 / hour (40 hours/week)

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick days, plus fully paid winter vacations

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

About Vanguard College Prep:

​​Vanguard College Prep is a full-service educational company whose mission is to enable the future leaders of our globalized world to meet their fullest potential. Through its test prep, college counseling, and college essay services, Vanguard is committed to providing meaningful, all-encompassing college preparation that treats each student as an individual, preparing them for the boardroom, not the assembly line.

Two things set Vanguard apart from other after school companies: our elite team and our personalized, organic curriculum. Unlike other test prep companies, which often take a one-size-fits-all approach to test prep, Vanguard recognizes that every student learns differently. Our experienced instructors and counselors strive to shatter this assembly line model by focusing on core learning rather than short-term strategies and tips, tailoring instruction to fit each student’s individual needs. We encourage students’ continual questioning and curiosity with the goal of extending learning beyond the classroom, so that our students will be successful in the elite college of their choice and beyond.

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  1. How would you assess a new learner before planning the first lesson?
  2. Describe how you would explain a difficult concept to a learner who is struggling.
  3. How would you adapt a lesson for learners with different levels of knowledge?
  4. How would you measure progress and give constructive feedback?
  5. How would you keep a learner engaged during an online lesson?

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  • A simple way to check understanding before and after a lesson.
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I can teach [subject and level]. In [a real example], I helped a learner understand [topic] by [approach]. I would adapt that approach to your learners.

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