Company: Master Prep Academy
Job description: ACADEMY OVERVIEW
Masterprep Academy is a premier provider of after-school classes and tutoring services. We specialize in preparing students to score well on standardized tests (ACT, SAT, SSAT, PSAT, SAT Subject, ISEE, USABO, USNCO, AP Tests), but we also support student's academic progress by offering GPA Management and College Admission Counseling services.
The secret to our success is largely due to our:
- Small class sizes! We cap our class size at 6 students in order to ensure individualized attention and assistance for each student.
- Proprietary curriculum! We develop our own teaching materials for many of our courses, ensuring our instruction is keeping up with changes to local school district curriculum, as well as with changes to standardized test structure and content.
- Track record of success! We only hire teachers who have demonstrated an ability to do well on standardized tests, along with a track record of successfully teaching students how to score well on standardized tests.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking to hire an experienced Part-Time 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 in 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
- Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum Development to develop lesson plans and curricula as needed
- Prepare students for writing competitions
- Provide student guidance throughout the college counseling process
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions, counseling sessions, and progress.
- Generate reports and summaries to track students academic performance, college applications, and other relevant data
- Be up to date with important deadlines
- 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
Interested candidates should apply for this position by completing an application on Indeed. An invitation to interview will be extended only to those qualified candidates who 1) submit a cover letter, 2) upload a complete and current resume, and 3) satisfy the basic/required qualifications outlined in this job posting. All candidates invited to interview should arrive at their scheduled interview time with a prepared list of references who can verify the candidate's credentials, education, and professional experience.
Prior to scheduled interviews, candidates should prepare to discuss 1) why you are a good fit for this role, 2) how you are the best applicant to fill this role, 3) how you plan to add value to the team at Masterprep Academy, 4) how Masterprep Academy is the right fit for your professional development (hint: do your homework), and 5) your prior success in helping students become better writers.
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
- 2PM
- 8PM
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- No
- 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
Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Monday - Saturday
- Bonus pay
- Gaithersburg, MD (Required)
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Expected salary: $25 - 35 per hour
Location: Gaithersburg, MD Apply Now