Humanities/Economics Instructor

About Company:
We believe our employees empower our company and drive our success. Achieve Test Prep is the nation’s largest educational consultant and test prep center specializing in credit-by-examination degree paths, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey.

Achieve supports working adults who face barriers to completing their education by acting as a counselor, advocate, and partner—helping them earn college credit faster, with less effort, and at a lower cost through standardized, industry-recognized examinations.

Employee engagement and development are central to our success. As a fully remote organization, Achieve offers flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance while fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equal-opportunity workplace.

NOTICE: It is essential to complete all pre-screeners during the application process. Applications without completed pre-screeners will not be considered.

Role Overview: 

Achieve Test Prep is seeking a Remote Humanities / Economics Instructor to prepare and tutor adult learners pursuing college credit through humanities and economics courses and examinations. Instructors will teach either a 3-hour live virtual class per week or provide 1-hour individual tutoring sessions, helping students develop critical thinking skills and master concepts necessary for exam success.

All instructional materials, including PowerPoint presentations, syllabus, and study guides, are provided.

Courses

• Live Virtual Classes / Standard Instruction:

• Humanities

• Art of the Western World

• Ethics in America

• History of the United States

• Principles of Macroeconomics

• Principles of Microeconomics

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned class schedules and serve as a substitute instructor as needed

• Deliver engaging, easy-to-understand instruction on mathematical concepts

• Demonstrate patience and adaptability when supporting learners with varying math backgrounds and confidence levels

• Motivate and support students in achieving exam readiness and course completion

• Provide one-on-one tutoring support when needed

• Simplify complex mathematical concepts into practical, relatable examples

• Adapt instruction in real time to accommodate varying experience levels

• Track student progress and share key observations with the eLearning team

• Collaborate with instructors and participate in team meetings

• Perform other eLearning-related duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience:  

• Degree in Humanities, History, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.

• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or coaching adult learners (online teaching experience preferred).

• Experience teaching one or more of the following: Humanities, Art of the Western World, Ethics in America, History of the United States, Principles of Macroeconomics, or Principles of Microeconomics.

• Strong eLearning or virtual classroom experience.

• Comfortable using Zoom, Moodle, Google Workspace, and other eLearning technologies.

• Ability to facilitate discussions, simplify complex concepts, and encourage active participation in a virtual classroom.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection, functional computer, and noise-canceling headset.

• Professionalism, dependability, strong organization, and excellent time-management skills.

Job Details:

Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Under 20 hours per week
Availability on weekdays and/or weekends
Morning, afternoon, or evening classes
Remote: 100% Online