Mar 15, 2023

SAT & ACT Instructor

  • Dragon Prep
  • Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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Job Description

Job Description

Dragon Prep Academy is Hong Kong's leading provider of US test preparation services. With over 100 students scoring above 1500 on the SAT and 34 on the ACT, we pride ourselves on our expertise, professional approach to teaching, and readiness to help students handle academic pressure in positive and productive ways. We are looking for full-time, dedicated teachers to join our team, and we are very happy to provide professional training and proprietary workbooks to support new teachers' success in the classroom. Our students consist mostly of native or near native English speakers who attend leading international schools in Hong Kong, and our tight-knit team of teachers hails from the US, UK, Hong Kong, Norway, and more. While our preference is to hire experienced teachers, we are open to training less experienced teachers provided they demonstrate clear communication skills, a history of academic excellence, and a willingness to learn in a new, international environment. 

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching one-on-one and small group classes, both in-person and online
  • Undergoing teacher training to learn our proprietary approach to test prep 
  • Preparing lessons according to the individual needs of students
  • Assisting with drafting, editing, and proofing our group course materials 
  • Helping with marketing, web and mobile development, and admissions consulting projects (optional for those who are interested)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from a globally recognized university (required)
  • At least one year of experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring (required)
  • TEFL certificate or equivalent (required for Hong Kong Visa)
  • 95%tile+ score on either the SAT or ACT (preferred)
  • Experience teaching standardized examinations (preferred) 
  • Degree from a top 50 US or top 100 global university (preferred)

Benefits:

  • Strong base salary (US $50,000+, commensurate with experience)
  • Achievable monthly and quarterly bonuses based on objective metrics 
  • Comprehensive private health insurance 
  • Travel and Equipment Stipend
  • Work Visa Sponsorship

Qualified applicants should email their CV or resume to [email protected]. While we are always seeking career test prep instructors, we encourage any educational professional with a passion for helping students and a willingness to learn new teaching practices to apply!

Start Date

Jun 01, 2023

Various start dates through the year?

No

Is government issued teaching license required?

No

Is school provided for dependents?

No

Salary

US $50,000-80,000 (commensurate with experience)

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