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About The Position:

The College Access SAT Prep Instuctor position is a paid, part-time position for current undergraduate college students (preferred) and graduate college students (preferred graduate candidates will have experience leading SAT Prep courses at LGR). 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 Reading/Writing 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.
• Consider applying if they are a former Let’s Get Ready alumni or coach/instructor.

Preferred Skills, Abilities & Characteristics:

• Former Let’s Get Ready alumni and coaches are strongly encouraged to apply
• 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 2024-2025
• 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 from January 8th, 2025 through April 4th, 2025. Flexibility will be offered for school breaks/personal breaks as appropriate to meet program objectives and in consultation with your manager.

Required Working Hours:

• SAT Teaching Dates/Times: 
  • January 27th - March 28th (9 weeks); 5-7 PM Eastern (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, Jan 8th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
  • Thurs, Jan 9th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
  • Wed, Jan 15th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
  • Thurs, Jan 16th - 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 Jan 8th, 2024 through April 4th, 2025. 

How to apply:

Complete application, and submit a resume for the position. Interviews will start in October and applicants applying by October 15, 2024 will be strongly considered. All others will be considered on a rolling basis. Please do not contact the job poster.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Let’s Get Ready is unable to sponsor visas. 

Let’s Get Ready is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.