English Instructor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe seek highly motivated individuals to join our team of educators, administrators, and counselors. Successful candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates looking to join a team of hard-working, proactive, positive, and successful educators.

JOB DESCRIPTION


We are looking to hire an experienced English Instructor (AP Level Preferred) to provide instruction in literature, essay composition, vocabulary, creative writing, reading comprehension, and other core curriculum. The writing instructor's responsibilities will include collaborating with the Director of Curriculum Development to create lesson plans and curricula, as well as provide academic support to students in preparation for their AP Exams at the end of the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field from an accredited college or university (required)
• Master's degree in Education, English, or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• 2 years experience as an English/Writing instructor or tutor (required)
• Successful track record of helping students with creative writing and preparing students for writing competitions
• Knowledgeable with AP English content and tests
• Professional communication skills (both spoken and written)
• Proven experience assisting students with essay review
• Competent in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Able to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Enthusiastic about working with students and parents
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Highly organized and detail-oriented (attention to detail and accuracy is imperative)
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good planning skills
• Highly responsive
• Highly proactive
• Highly reliable
• Integrity

JOB DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum Development to develop lesson plans and curricula as needed
• Prepare students for the AP English exam
• Assess students' needs and provide extra support in any lacking areas
• Provide homework help as needed
• Able to lead a classroom of students effectively and work efficiently with students
• Good classroom management skills

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday - Saturday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pasadena, CA (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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