English Instructor

About the Employer Founded in 2001, FLEX has guided middle and high schoolers through their college prep journeys. From learners to impacters, FLEX is helping students unlock their potential and make positive changes in their communities. FLEX has incorporated social-emotional learning into its curriculum and educational services. FLEX believes students should be inspired to learn and to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. If you're interested in learning more about our company, please visit our website at flexcollogeprep.com or see the video below on how our programs are making an impact on our students’ academic success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw4jbaLy-vo Job Summary FLEX College Prep is seeking dynamic individuals with strong communication skills to teach high school students. Subject includes ACT English, Reading, and writing test prep. Since many tutoring assignments are short-term, academic instructors will be hired as temporary employees with a 6-month review for regular part-time employment.

What you'll do:

• Academic Instructors assist students individually and in small groups with academic coursework, standardized test prep, and enrichment courses.  They develop and customize lesson plans and curriculum to provide students with targeted, individualized academic support. And they maintain comprehensive reports of sessions to track progress and adapt to students’ needs.  Most importantly, they help students achieve their academic goals while making the experience as positive as possible.
• Training will be provided.

Where you'll do it:

• FLEX Cupertino

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in English/English Literature or equivalent required (U.S. Top 50 college or university strongly preferred)
• Experience teaching core subjects and creating lesson plans for high school students in a public, private or charter school
• Strong communication skills to establish rapport with students and co-workers
• Passion for education

What we'd love but don't need:

• AP Course Audit
• Familiarity with standardized tests (AP, SAT, ACT, etc.) in your subjects

Benefits

What we're excited to give you:

• $25 - $45+ per hour, commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for rapid growth and merit-based promotion
• Paid Sick leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Discounts for FLEX services
• Getting out of bed can be hard - coffee’s on us!