What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP English Teacher position at Young Scholars?
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced English Instructor to join our Young Scholars team!
About Young Scholars
- Young Scholar is an institution dedicated to the academic enrichment of students from Pre-K through 12th grade. It was started with the student in mind, offering personal student to teacher guidance and allowing maximum understanding and clarification in complicated subjects, such as the ISEE/SSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement classes. At our institute, classes are specifically designed and tailored to meet the needs of each student.
Responsibilities
- Teach individual or group of 2-3 students on subjects such as English [Reading / Writing / Vocabulary / AP] and History [Civics / World / Europe / AP] as well as test taking skills in the ISEE/SSAT and SAT.
- Come to the academy with lessons prepared beforehand (you will have access to all of our teaching materials and library).
- Be flexible with the format of teaching as some students will only take online classes.
Benefits
- More control over curriculum, lesson plans, and class.
- Awesome working environment and community.
- Competitive pay!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 years (Preferred)
- Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles and Orange County
Young Scholar is an institution dedicated to the academic enrichment of students from Pre-K through 12th grade. We provide tailored career, major, and college guidance to high school students. We work with students to walk them through exploring careers and majors, selecting colleges, resume building, essay editing, and applying to colleges.
Employment Type: As soon as possible
How To Apply
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume.
What experience have you had working with high school students in terms of college planning?
Responsibilities:
- Help students plan and define high school curricula
- Design daily, weekly, monthly, and/or yearly academic and activity calendars
- Assist students to improve time management, organizational, and study skills
- Guide students and parents through every stage of the high school journey including, but not limited to, course selection, standardized testing, extracurricular activities and internships, leadership, and community service work
- Advise clients on selecting and finalizing a list of universities
- Support clients through the college admissions process (essays, applications, interviews, scholarships, and more)
- Lead group admissions workshops and clinics for students and parents
- Counsel current college students through the transfer application process to four-year colleges/universities
- Assist with and manage essay editing student college admission essays
- Manage a roster of students you will be working with on a one-on-one basis
- Support the overall mission by assisting in client relations
Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience as a High School College Counselor or Independent Educational/College Admissions Counselor
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree
- Deep familiarity with the undergraduate college admissions process in the United States
- A nuanced understanding of how standardized test scores relate to the admissions process
- Genuine interest in guiding students towards a better future, therefore, naturally and enthusiastically promotes the organization's services to prospective client families
- Enthusiastic, passionate counselor
- Independent learner that can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excited about helping middle and high school students and their families navigate the college admissions process, making it as stress-free and rewarding as possible
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-aware, open, receptive to constructive feedback, responsible, and accountable
- Highly organized, multi-tasking whiz; efficiency is key
- Authentic team player who relishes the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices
- The position is remote and in-person
- Looking for the right long-term fit
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- After school
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
