English Instructor (AP Level Preferred)

Master Prep Academy

English Instructor (AP Level Preferred)

Pasadena, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We 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 English instructor's responsibilities will include conducting their lesson plans 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

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Pasadena, CA (Required)