Profile for SAT and SSAT Instructor

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Position Title:
SSAT and SAT Instructor
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Ali Nathoo | Human Capital Director
Enrichment Center
5750 Oak Street 5th Floor, Vancouver, BC
ali@keyadmissions.com
Contract
Hours:
Program Hours: 4pm-8pm Monday to Friday
Flexibility required to work nights/weekends as needs arise
Department Overview:
Key Admissions is committed to educating prospective students and
their families about the application process to top ranked private
schools and universities in North America. The Key Enrichment
Centre is a new institution with the goal of imparting the skill sets
necessary to be successful at top ranked schools and beyond. The
enrichment program focuses on building collaborative learning,
critical reasoning, and creativity through a holistic, integrated model.
One of the product offerings at the Centre is the test prep program
for the SAT and SSAT exams. Working with an already created
curriculum, the Test Prep Instructor will guide students through test
taking strategies, drill sets and practice exams. This an exciting
opportunity to join a dynamic and professional team that is focused
on the successful matriculation of our clients to schools of “best fit”
where their ambitions, skill sets, and educational aptitude will be
fostered and grown.
Job Description:
This position reports to the Human Capital Director and facilitates
the day-to-day instruction of our students. Using the latest teaching
strategies and drawing on past experience working in the
educational industry, the successful candidate will be responsible for
teaching our SSAT and SAT curriculum, and assisting students in
achieving their academic goals. The Instructor will also be
responsible for assessing students on an ongoing basis in order to
identify any gaps in learning that are occurring. Once these gaps
have been identified, the instructor will work on strategies to
address these needs. This position will also entail ongoing
communication with families. The ideal candidate must be an
effective communicator, have strong interpersonal skills, be
passionate about education, and be responsive to our clients’ needs.
A proactive team player capable of motivating and leading his or her
students is essential. The candidate must work well in a fast paced
environment with the ability to manage various tasks
simultaneously.
Key Accountability areas include but are not limited to:
 Working with the Human Capital Director, to ensure that the
customer experience is being held to the highest standard of
quality possible
 Ongoing review of the curriculum in order to continuously
improve our product offering
 Accurately assessing students on a regular basis to ensure
that all of the child’s learning needs are met
 Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience:
The Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years of prior
experience as an educator. Candidates with prior experience working
in the independent school system are preferred.
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A Bachelor’s of Education Degree
Previous experience instructing SAT and SSAT candidates
Personal experience in writing the SAT and/or SSAT exam
SAT minimum score requirements:
Math - 700
Reading - 640
Writing - 640
TESL certification is an asset
Should possess high energy, attention to detail, and the
ability to organize effectively.
Should enjoy working with young students. Must have
patience, especially for ESL clientele.
Must be an articulate communicator both verbally and in
writing and have strong interpersonal/relationship
management skills.
Flexibility to work during all hours of the operation will be a
requirement of the role.
At Key Admissions Educational Consulting we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all
employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the
diversity of our customers and communities we work in. Our main goal is to create an organization where every employee has
the opportunity to reach his/her potential.
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