Virtual Access Instructor

Virtual Access Instructor

For more information about Let's Get Ready, visit www.letsgetready.org

About The Position:

The Virtual Access Instructor position is a paid, part-time position for current undergraduate college students (preferred) and graduate college students who have led SAT Prep courses at LGR before (preferred). Reporting to a Program Manager and working closely with our SAT provider, Access Instructors are responsible for effectively teaching SAT prep lessons virtually, helping students understand concepts and test-taking strategies. All meetings and classes are held virtually. Full training, curriculum, and supervision provided.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the position.

Primary Responsibilities (100%)

• Ensure a meaningful and productive program experience for students.
• Prepare for and deliver engaging math and/or verbal SAT test-prep instruction virtually to groups of high school students using an established SAT curriculum
• Assign, monitor and encourage homework completion
• Respond to student homework questions via our student learning platform and email
• Satisfactorily capture and submit student attendance
• Build a warm and welcoming virtual classroom environment
• Demonstrate virtual classroom management skills, including navigating between whole-group instruction and small-group and individual support
• Attend weekly coaching meetings with Instructional Coach and Supervisor
• Additional duties may be included, but are not limited to class coverage, zoom moderator, etc.

Qualifications and Experience

Let’s Get Ready seeks individuals committed to supporting high school students to achieve their college goals. Candidates should:

• Have a high level of comfort/expertise with SAT Reading/Writing or SAT Math content
• Be a current undergraduate student (preferred) or graduate student.
• Must have a schedule that allows for teaching classes at assigned time for the duration of the program (9 weeks).
• Have a passion for supporting student success, with a specific interest and comfort working with high school students from underserved communities.
• Have exceptional communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Have reliable access to a computer with a webcam, mic, and a reliable internet connection for virtual instruction. Please alert us ASAP if this is a challenge.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and educational equity.
• Be comfortable working independently and dependently in a virtual environment.
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Preferred Skills, Abilities & Characteristics:

• Dedicated and passionate about Let’s Get Ready’s mission and helping students reach their goals.
• In good academic standing and plan to be enrolled in college in school year 2023-2024
• Previous experience serving as a mentor to first-generation college students
• Excellent self-motivation skills
• Current or previous involvement in campus (student club/organizations, tutoring, orientation leader, work-study, etc.)
• Experience with data entry is a plus

Additional Information about this Position:

This is a temporary,  part- time remote position that requires 10 to 12 hours per week. The schedule varies, but instructors are expected to commit to the position fromMay 22nd, 2024 through August 13th, 2024. Flexibility will be offered for school breaks/personal breaks as appropriate to meet program objectives and in consultation with your manager.

• SAT Teaching Dates/Times:
  • June 10th - August 8t****h (9 weeks); 5-7 PM (Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday)

Require Trainings:

•  A prerequisite for this role is all hired instructors MUST be able to attend each of the following virtual training sessions prior to program launch:
  • Wed, May 22nd - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
  • Thurs,May 23rd - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
  • Wed, May 29th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
  • Thurs,May 30th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time

Compensation:

The hourly wage is at least $12.00/hour or your work location’s minimum wage - whichever is higher.

This position runs from May 22nd, 2024  through August 13th, 2024.

Complete application, and submit a resume for the position. Interviews will start in March March 13, 2024will be strongly considered. All others will be considered on a rolling basis. Please do not contact the job poster.