English Instructor

Vanguard College Prep

. Instruct small groups of students in English core skills for ACT and SAT preparation .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 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. Proficient in utilizing educational tools and maintaining effective communication to support student success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In HumanitiesTeaching Experience In EnglishCurriculum DevelopmentStrong Verbal SkillsProficiency In MS Excel

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Hard Skills

English InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningStudent Progress TrackingClassroom Pedagogy

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointG-Suites

Industry Keywords

ACT PreparationSAT PreparationCollege Application ProcessTeaching At College LevelWriting Center Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct small groups of students in English core skills for ACT and SAT preparation
Track student 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
Develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum
Mentor middle and high school students through the college application process
Collaborate with instructors, counselors, and specialists to foster student success

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
1+ years of teaching experience in English and/or experience working in a college-level Writing Center
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
Reliable internet connection and workspace with minimal noise/distraction
Commitment to work during the stated hours of operations
Experience teaching at the college or community college level is an additional ideal qualification
Understanding of classroom pedagogy and ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans
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