Job Description: High School English Teacher & SAT Verbal Specialist

Department: Humanities / Test Preparation | Reports To: Academic Director

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic English Teacher & SAT Verbal Specialist to deliver high-quality instruction in secondary English Language Arts (ELA) and specialized SAT Verbal preparation (Reading & Writing). The ideal candidate combines a deep command of English literature, grammar, and rhetoric with proven test-prep strategies to help students master critical reading, analytical writing, data interpretation, and standardized testing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

SAT Verbal Instruction & Test Prep

• Digital SAT Curriculum: Deliver structured curriculum and targeted test-prep strategies for the Digital SAT Reading & Writing section, covering Information & Ideas, Craft & Structure, Expression of Ideas, and Standard English Conventions.

• Strategy & Pacing: Teach time-management strategies, process of elimination, question-type recognition, and pacing for digital test formats.

• Diagnostics & Analytics: Conduct diagnostic assessments, analyze baseline scores, and design personalized improvement plans for individual students and cohorts.

• Score Tracking: Track student progress through timed mock exams and adapt instructional focus based on error analysis data.

Curriculum & Classroom Teaching

• Core Instruction: Plan and execute engaging literature and language arts lessons aligned with institutional standards (AP, IB, Cambridge, or Board curricula).

• Skill Development: Cultivate critical thinking, rhetorical analysis, essay writing, and close reading skills across fiction, non-fiction, poetry,



and historical texts.

• Feedback & EdTech: Provide timely, actionable feedback on essays and practice drills while integrating modern educational technology tools.

Mentorship & Academic Support

• Student Coaching: Mentor high school students through the college readiness process, building confidence and reducing standardized test anxiety.

• Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents and academic leadership regarding student progress and score trajectories.

Candidate Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, English Literature, Education, Linguistics, or a related field.

Teaching Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of high school English teaching experience across secondary curricula.

Test-Prep Track Record

Demonstrated success coaching students for SAT/ACT Verbal sections with verifiable score improvements.

Digital SAT Proficiency

Thorough understanding of the adaptive module format, question domain specifications, and scoring metrics of the Digital SAT.

Core Competencies

Mastery of English grammar/rhetoric, robust diagnostic data analysis skills, and high-percentile SAT Verbal score history (750+ preferred).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Score Growth: Measurable average score increases across student cohorts on the SAT Reading & Writing section.

• Retention: High student retention and active participation in test-preparation modules.

• Satisfaction: Positive feedback evaluations from students, parents, and academic directors.

Pay: ₹800.00 - ₹1,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4.0 per week

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

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