English Instructor

Vanguard College Prep

. Instruct small groups of students in English core skills to promote long-term understanding and top scores on ACT and SAT exams .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in English instruction and curriculum development, with a strong focus on student engagement and individualized learning strategies. Proficient in utilizing technology and maintaining effective communication to support student success in academic assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In HumanitiesTeaching Experience In EnglishProficiency In MS ExcelStrong Verbal SkillsUnderstanding Of Classroom Pedagogy

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningStudent Progress TrackingAcademic ExcellenceCustomized Lesson Plans

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsDynamic PersonalityAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationStudent Accountability

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS PowerPointG-SuitesReliable Internet Connection

Industry Keywords

ACT PreparationSAT PreparationCollege Application ProcessWriting Center ExperienceHumanities Field

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct small groups of students in English core skills to promote long-term understanding and top scores on ACT and SAT exams
Track students’ progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum
Engage students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities
Maintain and update student lesson schedules
Hold students accountable for assignments
Model professionalism and strong organizational skills through timely student communication
Spearhead development and creative execution of evolving lesson plans and curriculum
Guide middle and high school students through the competitive and stressful college application process

Requirements

What you’ll need

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: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 1:30 pm CST to 9:30 pm CST; Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 am CST to 5:30 pm CST
Experience teaching at the college or community college level
Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy and ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans using practical, real-world examples
Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential
A dynamic and outgoing personality
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid sick days
Fully paid winter vacations
Paid training and comprehensive preparation
Opportunities for long-term career growth
Competitive compensation structure with benefits