English Instructor – FT

Vanguard College Prep

. Instruct small groups of students in English core skills for long-term understanding and high ACT/SAT scores .

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. Proficient in utilizing educational tools and maintaining effective communication to support student success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In HumanitiesTeaching Experience In EnglishStrong Verbal SkillsProficiency In MS ExcelRobust Understanding Of Classroom Pedagogy

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningStudent Progress TrackingAcademic ExcellenceCustomized Lesson Plans

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringTeam CollaborationDesire To Help Students

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointG-Suites

Industry Keywords

ACT PreparationSAT PreparationCollege Application ProcessClassroom PedagogyIndividualized Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct small groups of students in English core skills for long-term understanding and high ACT/SAT scores
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
Communicate with students in a timely manner
Develop and creatively execute evolving lesson plans and curriculum
Mentor middle and high school students through the 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
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 a workspace with minimal noise/distraction
Commitment to work during the stated hours of operations
Experience teaching at the college or community college level preferred/ideal
Robust understanding of classroom pedagogy
Ability to create customized, engaging lesson plans using practical, real-world examples
Desire to help students reach their fullest potential
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
Benefits included with competitive compensation