Vanguard College Prep

Role Description As an Essay Specialist, you will: - Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays. - Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays. - Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way. - Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked. Work: - Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher from US schools. - Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions. - Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language. - Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction. - The ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following: - Graduated from a top 50 University. - A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.). - Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing. - Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards. - Experience in the college preparation service industry. - Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox, etc. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress. Benefits - Your feedback won’t just polish essays — it will help students discover their authentic voice and gain admission to schools that change their lives. - Opportunities to take on leadership roles, train new specialists, and contribute to innovative writing curriculum development. - Distinctive and individualized approach to creative writing and expression with a strong track record of producing top-tier written work. - Elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from top universities across the nation who are passionate about fostering student success. - Join a tight-knit team of educators who share resources, celebrate wins, and support each other through ongoing professional development and mentorship. - Quickly-growing start-up environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and mentorship. Compensation - Starting Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill. - Remote work. - Flexible Schedule. - Career growth opportunities.

• Instruct small “core” groups of students in their mathcore skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT). • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way. • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students promptly, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments. • Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum. • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.

• Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT) • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments • Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful

• Instruct small “core” 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). • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way. • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students promptly, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments. • Spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum. • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.

• Instruct small “core” groups of students in their mathcore skills • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills • Spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum • Mentor middle and high school students

• Instruct small “core” 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). • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way. • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students promptly, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments. • Spearhead the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum. • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.

• Instruct small 'core' groups of students in their mathcore skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT) • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students promptly, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments • Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful

• Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT). • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way. • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments. • Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum. • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful.

• Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills • Track your student’s progress through Vanguard’s multi-phase curriculum • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by maintaining and updating student lesson schedules • Spearhead the development and creative execution of lesson plans and curriculum • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy

• Instruct small groups of students in their English core skills to promote long-term understanding of topics and top scores in their college readiness exams (ACT & SAT) • Track your student’s progress as they move through Vanguard’s unique multi-phase curriculum, engaging students in individualized growth and improvement opportunities along the way • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by replying to students in a timely manner, maintaining and updating student lesson schedules on our online platform, and holding students accountable for assignments • Spearheaded the development and creative execution of ever-evolving lesson plans and curriculum • Mentor middle and high school students with empathy and an innate understanding that the college application process is becoming increasingly competitive and stressful