college prep instructor

Vanguard College Prep

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">About the Job</h5>
Do you remember your favorite teacher&mdash;the one who inspired you and went above and beyond to help you achieve your goals? Do you aspire to pay it forward? Join a rapidly expanding team dedicated to cultivating future leaders capable of achieving their maximum potential. Where other test prep companies simply hire part-time tutors looking for a side gig, our after-school college prep institution hires full-time instructors looking to grow their careers in a collaborative and growth-oriented start-up environment. We do not teach &ldquo;tricks&rdquo; or how to &ldquo;beat the test.&rdquo; Rather, we utilize an organic approach that builds students' essential core skills, improving their writing and reading skills in the long term&mdash;not just for the SAT or ACT, but for high school, college, and beyond.
As a Math Instructor, you will be expected to:
<ul><li>Instruct small &ldquo;core&rdquo; groups of students in their mathcore skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT &amp; SAT).</li><li>
Track your student's progress as they move through Vanguard's unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way.</li><li>
Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students promptly, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments.</li><li>
Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum.</li><li>
Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, education, or related STEM field (Master's or higher preferred; open to those entry-level).</li><li>
Teaching experience in math and/or experience working in a college-level tutoring center (1+ years).</li><li>
GPA of 3.5 or higher.</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and G-Suites.</li><li>
Access to a reliable internet connection and a workspace with minimal noise/distraction.</li></ul>
The ideal candidate will also possess:
<ul><li>Experience teaching at the college or community college level.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Desire to help students recognize, reach for, and realize their fullest potential.</li><li>
A dynamic and outgoing personality.</li><li>
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.</li><li>
Mastery of SAT and ACT Math, especially the following subjects:<ul><li>
Pre-Algebra.</li><li>
Algebra I &amp; II.</li><li>
Geometry.</li><li>
Trigonometry.</li><li>
Statistics.</li></ul></li></ul>
Why you want to teach with Vanguard College Prep:
<ul><li>Paid training and comprehensive preparation.</li><li>
A distinctive and individualized approach to test prep with a strong track record of producing top-tier students and nationally-ranked test scores.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
An elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from Ivy League and top universities across the nation who are passionate about fostering student success.</li><li>
Quickly growing start-up environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and leadership, with opportunities for long-term career growth.</li><li>
Competitive compensation structure (dependent on experience) with benefits.</li></ul>
Compensation:
<ul><li>Starting Pay: $21.00 &ndash; $24.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill.</li><li>
A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, sick days, and paid winter vacations.</li></ul> 
 
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, counselors, and essay specialists 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 to extend learning beyond the classroom so that our students will be successful in the elite college of their choice and beyond.</div>

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ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

<div>Position Title:
PT Instructor - Upward Bound (F)
Campus:
Arbor
Employment Type:
Staff, UnclassifiedPart time
Department:
TRiO Upward Bound
Start Date:
Job Description:
The Illinois Central College, TRIO Upward Bound is a college preparatory program for college-bound high school students; grades 9th-12th. Upward Bound is seeking applicants to fill Instructor positions for our annual 6-week summer program; June 8th &ndash; 26th 2026, July 6th &ndash; 24th 2026. Selected applicants may start as soon as May 26th 2026, or as agreed upon to begin course planning and cover other administrative duties. Courses will be taught in-person at the Peoria Campus of Illinois Central College. Students take 4 courses each day between 9am - 3pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, Field Trips on Wednesdays, and 9am-12pm on Fridays for 6 weeks. Instructor schedules are negotiable. Course(s) approved to teach and course days &amp; times will be determined between Instructor and TRIO Upward Bound Director. These are temporary, part-time positions.
 
 
Instructors may be hired to teach 1-3 classes in subject areas including but not limited to: 
 
<ul><li>Foreign Language: Spanish or French
</li><li>Fine or Performing Arts: Emotional/Physical Wellness, Dance, Art, Theater
</li><li>Business: GPEAK, Entrepreneurship, Career Development, Life/Employment Soft Skills, Communications (Public Speaking/Debate)
</li><li>STEM: Engineering, Computer Literacy, Robotics/Coding, Game Design/Animation, Medical/Health Careers/Forensics
</li><li>SAT Prep: Math and/or Reading/Writing
</li><li>Other: Psychology, Sociology, College Readiness
</li></ul>Compensation for the PT Instructor - Upward Bound (F) is $26.00 an hour.
Essential Functions:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
<ul><li>Prepare 6-week course proposal, syllabus, lessons and generate list of supplies per course prior to the summer program.
</li><li>Syllabus should include weekly course activities and learning objectives.
</li><li>Record attendance and progress for each student; generate and submit weekly reports with this data.
</li><li>Administer pre-tests, post-tests, evaluations, as appropriate.
</li><li>Serve as a role model/mentor for Upward Bound students providing a motivating and safe environment.
</li><li>Serve as content experts who can teach engagingly and patiently.
</li><li>Maintain student confidentiality.
</li><li>Each course should focus on one overachieving project or goal. For project-based courses, students may work in groups or individually on the class project and the projects will be presented at the end of the summer program.
</li><li>Participate in Upward Bound end of summer celebration.
</li><li>Perform related duties as required.
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
<ul><li>An associate's degree or higher in a related field.
</li><li>Experience working in a related field.
</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in a related field.
</li><li>Experience working in TRIO.
</li><li>Teaching Certification; through State of Illinois.
</li><li>Teaching or volunteer experience with varied populations; first generation and/or low-income students.
</li><li>Prior experience working with or teaching high school students.
</li><li>Knowledge/experience with Google Suite and/or Teaching Online using Zoom.
</li></ul>Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:
</h2><ul><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">paid time off;
</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">on-site childcare center;
</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">403(b) retirement plans; and
</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">State University Retirement System pension plan.
</h2></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.</h2></div>

PT Instructor - Upward Bound (F)

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