Tip-Top Brain

SAT and ACT Prep Instructor

Tip-Top Brain  •  $60/hr  •  Astoria, NY (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS (MONDAY - FRIDAY) & SATURDAY AVAILABILITY ESSENTIAL[Preference for Candidates Available to Start at 3:00 PM on Weekdays]
Job Brief:We are seeking a dedicated SAT/ACT instructor to join our team of educators. The ideal candidate will create engaging lessons, foster mutual trust with students, and enhance their test-taking skills.
Responsibilities:
  • Actively listens and checks for understanding and adjusts communication content and style to meet the diverse and distinct needs of his/her students, by using a variety of activities and instructional methods to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities.
  • Develop and instruct SAT and ACT lessons for both group and private sessions.
  • Work closely with the Center Director and center staff to meet students' academic goals.
  • Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the necessary skills on regular basis.
  • Keep detailed records of each student's sessions using our student progress records and/or relevant forms.
  • Attend Teacher Team Meetings when announced and provide academic and curriculum support to the center teaching team when necessary.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate feedback with respect to student’s progress.
  • Build immediate rapport with students and invites participation and makes students feel that their participations are valued.
  • Ensure that classes meet all educational, performance, and organizational goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Science, English, Education, or a related field is preferred. Current education major college students are also encouraged to apply.
  • AP-level knowledge in English/Math is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience helping youth navigate college and scholarship applications is a plus.
  • ACT or SAT scores in 90th percentile or higher on diagnostic test in your content area or on composite score (ACT: 28+; SAT: 650+ content area or 1300+ composite).
  • 2+ years’ relevant experience (both Math and ELA/Verbal) teaching in a classroom setting
  • Highly skilled, motivated, versatile, dependable, and dynamic individuals with strong communication skills who are friendly, patient, and sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Able to work independently, and multi-task is a must, and must have great classroom management skills.
  • Manages the learning environment with a student-centered focus, and sets challenging goals and high standards.
  • Maintain current knowledge base and proactively seeks to stay up to date in subject area(s).
  • In-person: Available weekdays afternoons and weekends is a must. This is not a 9-5 position
  • Comfortable using Zoom and Google Meets for online.
The pay rate for this position is $40-$60 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Tip-Top Brain

About Tip-Top Brain

Tip-Top Brain believes that every student has the natural ability to learn if given the opportunity to receive a quality education. With a safe, supportive, and positive classroom environment and upbeat, intelligent, and compassionate instructors to guide students throughout their educational journeys, Tip-Top Brain believes that all students can discover and unlock their fullest potential.

Tip-Top Brain offers several academic enrichment programs to accommodate the various needs of its students and families:

- Group Tutoring (Math, Reading/Writing | grades 3-8)

- Private Tutoring (all subjects | all grades)*

- Homework Help (Math, Reading/Writing, Science, & Social Studies | grades 3-8)

- State Test Prep (grades 3-8)

- Summer Program (Academic Enrichment & STEM-intensive)

- G&T

- SAT/ACT Prep

- SHSAT Prep

All programs are Common Core aligned. Contact Tip-Top Brain today to learn more about programs, pricing, and availability. *Based on tutor availability.

Business Hours:

Monday: 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Astoria, New York
Year Founded
2015
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