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Wednesday, April 9

SAT Teacher needed in Acton & Lowell MA

Kaplan Test Prep is looking for SAT Prep Course Classroom Instructors for their Acton and Lowell locations. You don’t need to have a teaching background.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your resume or cover letter please keep me informed. If you get a tutoring job with Kaplan please keep the Career Center informed!

SAT Prep Course Classroom Instructor- Acton and Lowell

Want to earn some extra spending money? Looking to improve your presentation ability? Make your resume stand out by teaching Kaplan’s 10-session SAT or ACT course!

Who Teaches SAT or ACT for Kaplan?

Our instructors have various qualifications and experiences. We’ve provided some examples of their profiles below to help you understand who teaches our courses and tends to be successful in this role.

The Undergraduate/Graduate Student:

Undergraduate and graduate students are able to gain teaching skills and professional experience while generating part-time income. These instructors enjoy our flexible schedules which complement their full-time university course load.

Here’s why you’ll love working for Kaplan:
- Bolster your resume and build your skill set with extensive public speaking experience.
- Great flexibility with classes typically in the evenings and/or weekends.
- Moving? Starting graduate school? Transfer locations and keep your job.
- Great performance? Become eligible for Kaplan Elite Teacher status and earn pay-for-performance pay increases.
- Additional career growth opportunities to develop and expand your role with us!

Don’t have a teaching background?

That’s ok. Neither did many of our best instructors when they began. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required. Amazing Kaplan instructors are dynamic, engaging and can make something as scary as the SAT or ACT fun and manageable.

We’ll work with you to develop your teaching skills through training. We have a formal training program that provides ongoing feedback to work on your areas of opportunity and improve your teaching style. Once you get into the classroom, you’ll be ready to get our students excited about acing the SAT or ACT!

About Kaplan’s Part-Time Employment Program:

Kaplan provides flexible hours that compliment the busy schedule of a working professional or student. Our 10-session course will typically meet for 5 weeks on evenings and/or weekends, and instructors have the ability to select their own courses. Over the duration of a course, most instructors will earn between $700 - $1,000. High-performing instructors are eligible for pay increases. In addition, Kaplan’s part-time employees have access to corporate discounts, healthcare and 401(k) savings plan.

Requirements: Kaplan instructors normally teach and tutor, though both are not required. For teaching, we require an SAT or ACT score at or above the 90th percentile OR a graduate admissions exam (like the GMAT, GRE, or DAT/OAT) score above the 80th percentile. To qualify to tutor, we require an SAT or ACT score at or above the 95th percentile, OR a graduate admissions exam score at or above the 85th percentile. For candidates who don’t already possess qualifying scores, we are happy to provide an opportunity to take a qualifying exam.

Salary: $18+ per hour

To apply, contact career@mountida.edu for directions.