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Math Instructor Application

Do you remember your favorite teacher—the one who inspired you and went above and beyond to help you achieve your goals? What impact did they have on your life? Do you aspire to pay it forward? Where other test prep companies simply hire part-time tutors looking for a side gig, our college prep institution hires full-time instructors looking to grow their career in a start-up environment. Our instructors are not cogs in a machine, but a group of diverse individuals who take it upon themselves to mold their own work environment. We look for candidates who are fun and energetic self-starters, who have a passion for teaching and who find enjoyment in seeing their students learn. A good candidate is a self-effacing team player, has a growth mindset, and shares Vanguard’s vision and mission to revolutionize the college prep landscape. So if you love teaching, want to be a part of something greater than yourself, and think you can contribute to Vanguard’s rapid growth, then apply to join our diverse team!

Job Description:

This is a full-time Math Instructor I position for an elite after-school college prep institution
Will instruct small groups of students in their math core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics, and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT). Great instructors will show practical, real world examples of math topics to inspire a love for learning
Instructors will also spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum, because they understand that there is always a bQualifications:etter way to teach
Track student progress to be their personal coach and mentor, in reviewing how they can improve, so that they feel personally connected to their learning.
Log lesson descriptions into our online platform for lesson continuity and quality.
Maintain and update student lesson schedules using the Vanguard Calendar platform.
Mentor middle and high school students with empathy, as great instructors will understand that college acceptance is becoming ever more competitive and stressful

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (or near graduation) in a STEM major required
GPA 3.5 or higher
Mastery of the following Subjects:
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Statistics
Mastery of SAT & ACT Math
Strong verbal skills and mastery of the English language is a MUST
Teaching experience in math (1+ years) required
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, G-Suites

Compensation:

Competitive compensation structure with health benefits, long term room for growth, paid time off and sick days.

About Vanguard College Prep:

We are a startup college preparatory company based in Lewisville, TX. Our young, energetic staff strive to bridge the gap between high school and college life. From test prep to college counseling and career counseling, we pride ourselves to be the one-stop-shop for college prep needs!

Our Mission:

To teach, mentor, and guide our students by revolutionizing college prep culture through customized, small classes, thorough college planning, and innovative technologies. Recognizing that quality is paramount, we have enlisted and mobilized a team of highly specialized instructors and counselors from top-tier universities to help students achieve academic excellence.

Our Beliefs:

We believe that test prep for college admissions starts at the foundation. We do not teach “tricks” or “how to beat the test strategies,” but use an organic approach. We believe that teaching our students how to learn is the basis for a prosperous academic and work career.

Company Culture:

We are on the forefront of revolutionizing after-school college prep and want someone with just as much enthusiasm for teaching as we have. Our culture at Vanguard is that of a start-up. Vanguardians learn and grow rapidly in their careers because they want to take on additional responsibility. Vanguardians believe that within a high performing organization, there is always one more thing they can do. Although we are small, we have big ambitions—to create an enabling environment for both our students and staff to not just learn but develop their academic and professional careers, respectively

English Instructor Application

Vanguard College Prep is looking for a fun and energetic self-starters, who have a passion for teaching and a love for students to join our avant-garde team as English Instructors. Vanguard was founded by recent college grads who saw a disconnect between high school students and successful college students—we aim to bridge that gap. We are on the forefront of revolutionizing afterschool tutoring in the college prep arena and want someone with just as much enthusiasm for teaching as we have. Our culture at Vanguard is that of a start-up; although we are small, we have big ambitions—to create an enabling environment for students to not just learn but develop their academic careers. A good candidate is flexible, ambitiously goal-oriented, and one who will grow with our company.

Job Description:

Full-time educator for an afterschool and weekend academic program.
Tutor small groups of students in Grammar and Reading Comprehension for the SAT and ACT.
Assist in developing and executing lesson plans.
Grade homework and classwork.
Log lesson descriptions into online platform.
Maintain schedule of students.
Mentor aspiring college students.
Conduct any necessary ad-hoc work.
A good candidate is flexible and is a change agent.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required. (Those with a Bachelor’s or A Master’s Degree in English or from a Top 50 US school are encouraged to apply!)
GPA 3.5 or higher
Strong verbal skills and a mastery of the English language is a must
Teaching experience in English (2+ years) required
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Google Drive, Skype

Essay Specialist Application

Vanguard College Prep is looking for Essay Specialists who can assist high schoolers in the essay component of their college and scholarship applications. A large part of this position is helping students find their voice and guiding them in articulating their achievements and experiences into well-organized essays. A perk of the position is that it can be worked remotely from the comforts of your own home, or study room, as long as you have internet. Although the ideal candidate will be an experienced writer, Vanguard will provide the necessary on-the-job training to get the new team member acclimated with our processes. The prospective applicant must have a penchant for words and a love of helping others. The ability to listen, communicate as well as remain organized are a must.

Job Description:

Part-Time position only.
Will work on-site or remotely with students in a one-on-one session to guide them on their college and/or scholarship applications.
Each 1 hour long session is dedicated to either brainstorming, developing, editing, and mentoring students through the essay process.
Log the stage and progress of the essay in online platform for review.
Submit drafts to directors for review and final approval.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or near graduation required
A desire to help students learn, succeed, and reach their fullest potential
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment
Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
Ability to work remotely and proficiently via video conferencing platforms
Fun and outgoing personality

Additional Qualifications Appreciated:

Major in English, Language Arts, Journalism, Communication
Experience in college preparation service industry and college admissions.
Graduated from a Top 30 US University

There is currently no opening for this position.

Admin Assistant Application

Vanguard College Prep is looking for a fun and energeticself-starters, who is well organized, detail oriented and can work in a fastpace environment to be an Administrative and Personal Assistant. Vanguard was founded by recent college grads who saw adisconnect between high school students and successful college students—we aimto bridge that gap. We are on the forefront of revolutionizing afterschooltutoring in the college prep arena and want someone with just as muchenthusiasm for teaching as we have. Our culture at Vanguard is that of astart-up; although we are small, we have big ambitions—to create an enablingenvironment for students to not just learn but develop their academic careers. A good candidate is flexible, results-oriented, and one whowill grow with our company.

Job Description:

• Ensures office is organized and runs smoothly.
• Responsible for all incoming calls – if new client, existing client, or taking messages.
• Assists in developing relations with existing clients.
• Proctors tests for students.
• Reports all staff, client, vendor and sub-contractor issues to Directors.
• Develops, implements, follows and perfects office systems and procedures.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance office equipment and inventory of office supplies.
• Read & answer all work-related emails.
• Answer all phone calls and direct callers to appropriate contact.
• Maintains and manages company calendar/appointments/client schedules.
• Schedule any appointments for Directors.
• Organizes and composes office correspondence, documents and other reports.
• Supports sales and production.
• Maintain a list of office supplies to reorder or refill (toner, copy paper, whiteout, pens, etc.) and order supplies accordingly.
• Order and assemble company marketing materials.
• Send communication (“thank you notes”, referral gifts, etc.) accordingly.
• Review upcoming Daily/Weekly schedule with Directors.
• Participates in staff meetings, as needed.
• Ensures company’s public image is consistent and in keeping with branding.
• Marketing assistance, (Social Media, Events, etc).
• Process and prepare Accounts Receivables for directors. For Accounts Receivables, reach out to clients to ensure timely payment.
• Maintains clean desk and work environment policy.
• Daily: run errands, order and pickup lunch for teams.

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational and time managementskills
· Self-starter who works well with minimalsupervision;
Is coachable and has a positive attitude
Works well under pressure
Can multitask in a professional setting
Good written and spoken communication
Must be very professional, extremely organizedand punctual
Proficient using a IOS, Windows, MS Office Suite,and G-Suites
Experience working in an educational institutiona plus
Have excellent business etiquette and follow upprocedures
Be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasksto fit deadlines
Tact and discretion for dealing withconfidential information
A calm and professional manner
Live near Lewisville/Carrollton, Texaspreferred; and
bleto work on a fast-paced environment methodically

Additional Qualifications Appreciated:

Major in English, Language Arts, Journalism, Communication
Experience in college preparation service industry and college admissions.
Graduated from a Top 30 US University