About:
Do you remember the teacher who inspired you to reach your full potential? At Vanguard, we pay it forward every day. We are an elite, rapidly expanding college prep team that rejects "test tricks" in favor of deep, foundational learning. Unlike typical part-time tutoring gigs, we offer full-time careers with continuous professional growth, creative freedom, and a collaborative team environment.
Compensation:
- Base Pay: $21.00 – $24.00 / hour (40 hours/week)
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick days, plus fully paid winter vacations
As a Math Instructor, you will be expected to:
- Teach and Inspire: Instruct small “core” groups of students in their math core skills to drive long-term mastery of topics and top ACT/SAT scores
- Track Growth: Monitor your students’ progress using Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way.
- Organize: Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments.
- Innovate: Spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum.
- Mentor: Guide middle and high school students with empathy as they navigate an increasingly competitive college prep landscape.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics, education, or related STEM field from US Schools (Master’s or higher preferred; open to those near graduation)
- Teaching experience in math and/or experience working in a community college or college-level tutoring center (1+ years)
- Academic history demonstrating high achievement (e.g., 3.5+ GPA)
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and G-Suites
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, quiet workspace
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- 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
- Engaging communicator who can make complex math feel approachable
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Mastery of SAT and ACT Math, especially the following subjects:
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
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 the highest-quality client experience
- Elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from Ivy League and 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.