SAT/ACT Teacher/Tutor - Silicon Valley - San Jose Job Listing at Kaplan in San Jose, CA

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SAT/ACT Teacher/Tutor - Silicon Valley - San Jose
Req # 18467BR
Division KTP Pre-College
State California
City San Jose
Full Time/Part Time Part-Time
Required Working Hours Evenings
Weekends
Days
Mornings
Afternoons
Job Description

Join Kaplan as an SAT/ACT Instructor!

In this role you will deliver Kaplan’s proven curriculum to help our students achieve their highest possible test scores.

We seek dynamic, engaging presenters with a proven ability to motivate others. Candidates MUST have prior experience taking the SAT/ACT and an official SAT/ACT score at or above the 80th percentile mark to qualify for training. To qualify to teach, you must score at or above 90thpercentile during training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry-leading company and to really make a difference! We offer comprehensive training to help you master the classroom.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery of Instruction
- High energy level and ability to engage high school students
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to learn Kaplan’s methodology and strategies quickly
- Active and ongoing classroom management
- Receive and respond to ongoing training, development, and constructive feedback

Student Service
- Mentoring skills to help guide students of all levels achieve their highest scores on "test day"
- Respond to or escalate student related issues as they arise
- Partner with our service and academics support staff to ensure student needs are met

Subject Matter Expertise
- Minimum 80th percentile score on the SAT/ACT to enter training; 90thpercentile score to pass training
- Learn and retain knowledge related to all aspects of the SAT/ACT including knowledge of test format, dates offered, test enrollment process, and admissions timeline

REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS preferred
- Minimum 90th percentile score on the SAT/ACT to pass training
- Previous acting/training/teaching experience preferred
- Self-starter
- Evening and weekend availability required

We're looking for top talent to hire and train immediately! We have thousands of students eager to get started. Please don't hesitate - apply today! We look forward to receiving your application.