SAT & ACT Instructor

Dragon Prep
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) English Literature ESL Interview/University Prep Test Prep

Job Description

Dragon Prep Academy is Hong Kong's leading provider of US test preparation services. With over 150 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, 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)
Fresh graduates with strong academic records from a recognized university can be considered
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
True opportunities for raises and promotions
Comprehensive private health insurance
Travel and Equipment Stipend
Work Visa Sponsorship

Start Date

Jun 01, 2025

Various start dates through the year?

Yes

Is government issued teaching license required?

Is school provided for dependents?

Salary

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

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Dragon Prep

Applying to world class secondary schools and universities has never been more competitive or more complicated, especially for students in Asia's world cities where myriad curricula, test preparation options, after school programs, and admissions experts seem constantly to clamor for the attention of students and their families.

Dragon Prep's mission is to offer clarity and simplicity in a crowded educational space, to help students and their families make decisions that fit their unique academic needs, and to supply students and teachers with the highest quality course materials for both in-person and online learning.

Dragon Prep is founded by Edward Dunnigan, career test preparation instructor, curriculum designer, teacher trainer, and VIP service provider with over ten years experience in teaching, academic consulting, and curriculum design.

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