We are a passionate and dedicated group, committed to inspiring and guiding students as they achieve their academic goals every day. If you share our passion for helping students succeed, we invite you to join our amazing team and embark on this rewarding journey together.
Join Our Amazing Team!
Our Team Is Growing!
Current Openings
Academic Instructor: Part-Time, Contract
Academic Instructor Position
Pittsburgh Prep is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals. We are seeking passionate and committed academic instructors to join our team. Our ideal candidates are individuals who can inspire confidence and guide students on their journey toward success.
Current Openings
We are currently hiring instructors for High School and AP-level Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Pre-Calculus, English, and Physics.
Qualifications
This position requires a valid PA Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Certificate, and candidates should reside in the Pittsburgh area. However, we encourage you to apply even if you are in the process of obtaining your teaching certificate or do not meet all the qualifications, as other opportunities within the organization may be available.
If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to hiring@pittsburghprep.com.
We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Pittsburgh Prep’s mission of empowering students!
Position Overview
This is a part-time, contractor position with flexible hours. As an Academic Instructor, you will work closely
with students in one-on-one settings to enhance their understanding of subject material and develop essential
study skills.
Job Type
Part-time, contract
Compensation
$40 – $60 per hour
Responsibilities
- Design effective lesson plans to complement school curricula.
- Coach students in study skills, motivation, and accountability.
- Assess student understanding in real-time using formative assessment strategies.
- Track and measure student growth in study skills, motivation, and accountability.
- Communicate student progress clearly and effectively with families.
- Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator to create individualized study plans and goals.
Skills
- Expertise in the subject matter.
- Ability to teach both in-person and online.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster a warm and encouraging learning environment.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Valid PA Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Certificate (or in the process of obtaining one).
- Ability to pass required PA Clearances/Background Checks.
- Completion of Reporter Training Certification.
Schedule
You will coordinate scheduling directly with students and their families (weekend availability may be required).
Work Location
Sessions may take place in any of the following locations: online, Pittsburgh Prep’s Shadyside or North Hills locations.
Science Instructor
Position Overview
The science instructor will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students in biology and either chemistry or physics in a one-to-one format. Our teachers are passionate educators who help students to develop in all aspects of their academic lives.
Wage & Working Hours
- Part-time position, working towards possible full-time opportunity
- $23/hr, 25 hours/week, Salaried Position, Full Benefits (Medical, dental, vision)
- Flexible Work: We meet with students at our Shadyside headquarters, North Hills location, and online. When teaching from home, work from home is permitted. Minimum 2-days In-Person at work required.
Responsibilities
- Work with students 1-on-1 in both online and in-person settings in order to support students in their learning.
- Teach multiple different levels and subjects in science and math.
- Develop effective lesson plans and innovate “on the spot” to support what students are learning in school.
- Coach students in study skills, motivation, and accountability.
- Measure understanding of students in real time using formative assessment measures.
- Measure growth of students’ study skills, motivation, and accountability.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with students and their families regarding student progress.
- Collaborate with the Director of Academics to develop study plans and goals for students.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
- Public school teaching certification in secondary biology, chemistry, or physics OR the required number of credits in educational theory for private school certification
- Experience teaching biology (and preferably also physics and/or chemistry)
- Ability to teach in person and online
- Dedication to supporting the whole child’s growth (content and also study skills, motivation, independence)
- Experience working and collaborating with a diverse team of passionate educators
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- PA Clearances
- Mandated Reporter Training certification (can be completed post-employment)
Test Prep Instructor
Position Overview
The Test Prep Instructor is responsible for supporting all SAT/ACT/AP classes and private tutoring sessions at Pittsburgh Prep. In addition to active teaching and student management, the Instructor is responsible for supporting curriculum development projects.
Wage & Working Hours
- Part-time position with opportunity to transition to full-time
- $40/hr, up to 24 hours commitment/week, 6 hours minimum/week required
- Hybrid Work: Work in Shadyside, North Hills, or remotely. Minimum 3-days in-person at work required.
Responsibilities
- Be a dynamic, engaging instructor who relentlessly brings about positive outcomes for every student
- Deeply understand all aspects of Pittsburgh Prep, the organization’s mission, culture, core values, and operations
- Create, update, and adapt learning materials for students
- Recognize the strengths and areas of improvement of our students and help them to reach their test prep goals
- Collaborate with team members to deliver test prep and/or other educational content tailored to student needs
- Facilitate classes and private tutoring for test prep
- Develop and share end-of-session progress reports after each session
- Initiate and facilitate conferences with parents and other instructors regarding students’ progress, as needed
- Support development and implementation of academic projects at Pittsburgh Prep
- Attend all relevant staff meetings and promotional events
- Communicate directly with CEO and program leads regarding strategy
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelors from a competitive university and/or working towards an advanced degree
- Scored superbly on an actual SAT/ACT exam
- Experience in live & online group teaching and lesson planning
- Love and passion for working with students and being rewarded by their progress
- Leadership and management skills
- Tech savvy
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Director of Academics
Position Overview
The Director of Academics is responsible for overseeing the Academic Tutoring program of Pittsburgh Prep. In addition to active teaching, curriculum development, and student management, the Director is responsible for maintaining our license through the Department of Education as well as managing a team of highly qualified academic teachers in an effective system to prepare students for outstanding success in their academic careers in high school and beyond.
Wage & Working Hours
- Full-time, Salaried Position, Full Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Salary between $55,0000-$70,000/year, 40 hours/week commitment
- Flexible Work: Option to work in Shadyside location, North Hills location, or remotely. Minimum 2-days in-person at work required.
Responsibilities
- Annual goal setting with the executive team
- Create, revise and implement annual organizational goals and milestones with the executive team 2x a year
- Teaching:
- Tutoring, writing progress reports, sending practice materials, remediation, conferences with parents, collaboration with other teachers of the same student
- Student onboarding + management
- Create/maintain systems to identify academic areas of student need
- Provide methods of working with families to design a plan of action
- Communication with families about progress and ongoing collaboration
- Corrective actions
- Manage a team of highly-qualified academic teachers
- Work with existing, incredible teachers
- Help interview and onboard new talented teachers
- Mentor and train new teachers
- Metrics: develop a system for teacher performance, surveys, rubric for high performance
- Assist teachers through private school teaching certification (if needed)
- Lead/delegate professional development for tutors
- Perform & record corrective action (HR) based on root cause analysis, as needed
- Schedule/assist (with admin), as needed
- Implement standards-based tutoring practices for individual academic tutoring
- Work with tutors to predict what students will need help with next in order to prepare
- (Private tutoring often has to “roll” with what students are learning in class, which requires a dynamic teacher to be prepared in real-time)
- Use established curricula (AP, etc) and state standards to guide tutors in assisting and assessing students
- Work with tutors to predict what students will need help with next in order to prepare
- Maintain our private school license with the Department of Education, following all regulations in PA code Title 22, chapters 51 and 61.
- Develop and maintain relationships with schools, organizations, and districts for partnerships (alongside Community Relations staff)
- Develop curriculum for AP Exam prep (courses, live instruction, online content)
- Develop a curriculum for your subject area
- Project management and delegation for other subject areas
- Staying apprised of changes in the AP curriculum
- Engage in continual improvement
- Manage, revise and create process systems
- Review current processes at Pittsburgh Prep for tutoring/classes
- Revise/edit/implement systems for optimum accountability, milestones, efficiencies and effectiveness
- Communication
- Weekly meetings with a team of directors and staff
- Keep everyone abreast of progress or issues
- Update HR with corrective actions, PTO for staff, and other legal matters, as needed
- Metrics and corrective actions
- Assess, develop and implement proper metrics
- Utilize metrics to provide guidance on organizational strategy and necessary corrective actions
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Assess and implement a diversity, inclusion, and equity strategy organization-wide
Qualifications and Competencies
- Advanced degree in education (MS Ed, EdD, etc)
- 10+ years of teaching experience at the high school level
- Leadership and management skills
- Set clear goals and deadlines
- Monitor goals and hold team members accountable
- Mentor and coach team members
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Understand interests and identify problems
- Find possible solutions
- Select options
- Monitor outcomes
- Oral/Written Communications
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution skills
- Clear and concise writing
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Identifying common purpose and approach
- Delegation based on strengths
- Identifying and working with the project leader
- Professionalism/Work Ethic
- Setting and meeting goals/deadlines
- Long-term project management
- Technology
- MS Suite, DESMOS, (others)
Marketing Coordinator
Position Overview
The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for leading marketing
campaigns and efforts at Pittsburgh Prep including test prep, academic
tutoring, college counseling, and other special projects.
They will also be responsible for coordinating Marketing Assistants and
building relationships with Pittsburgh Prep staff to manage marketing-related tasks and managing
priorities.
Wage & Working Hours
- Part-time position, working towards possible full-time opportunity
- $15-22/hr, 25 hours/week, Salaried Position, Full Benefits (Medical, dental, vision)
- Flexible Work: Option to work in Shadyside Headquarters location, North Hills location, or Work
from Home. Minimum 2-days In-Person at work required.
Responsibilities
- Deeply understand all aspects of Pittsburgh Prep, the organization’s mission, culture, core values,
and operations - Assess Pittsburgh Prep marketing needs relevant to Pittsburgh Prep’s three distinct divisions
- Implement, oversee and prioritize marketing campaigns associated with product and service
offerings: content marketing, search engine marketing and optimization, social media marketing,
email marketing, word of mouth marketing, advertising - Formulate, direct, and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote and/or advertise all
products and services - Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy and effectiveness, based on knowledge of
establishment objectives and market characteristics, as well as providing data and metrics on a
project or periodic basis - Direct hiring, training, and performance evaluations of current and future marketing and sales
staff and oversee their daily activities - Monitor and measure all marketing campaigns and efforts to determine the effectiveness and
future strategies - Collaborate with all program leads and instructors to determine best practices and critical tasks
for campaigns - Attend all relevant staff meetings and
- Communicate directly with CEO and program leads regarding strategy
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent
- Experience and understanding of digital media and marketing
- Experience working and collaborating with a diverse team of people
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong leadership experience and skills
- Adept at learning and implementing new software
Test Prep Instructor
We are always looking for test prep instructors for multiple areas – primarily SAT/ACT/AP.
- Time: seasonal, full-time, part-time
Our ideal candidate possesses:
- Scored superbly on an actual SAT/ACT exam.
- Bachelors from a competitive university and/or working towards an advanced degree.
- Experience in live & online group teaching and lesson planning.
- Love and passion for working with students and being rewarded by their progress.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay.
- Tutoring opportunities with flexible hours.
- WFH and in-person options.
- Work with the best team in Pittsburgh!
- Mentorship of experienced professional teachers/instructors.
Academic Tutor
We tutor all subjects and all ages from pre-K thru college. Math, science, writing, history, AP, language, study skills, and life skills/coaching are always in demand!
Our ideal candidate possesses:
- Degree or demonstration of advancement/expertise in content area.
- Experience in live & online group teaching and lesson planning.
- Love and passion for working with students and being rewarded by their progress.
- High level of organization to prep, meet with students, and keep up with progress reporting.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay for prep and instruction time.
- WFH flexibility.
- Work with the best team in Pittsburgh!
- Mentorship of experienced professional teachers/instructors.
College Consultant
Our College Consulting Division is growing rapidly, and we need to expand our team!
- Potential PT opportunities NOW
- FT beginning in 2022
Our ideal candidate possesses:
- High level of integrity and dedication.
- IECA Member with deep commitment to IECA and NACAC ethics.
- 3+ years experience college consulting.
- High level of organization to manage 15 students with PP’s high-touch approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working collaboratively and efficiently with a busy team.
- A commitment to Pittsburgh Prep’s student-first philosophy.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay + benefits package.
- WFH/in-person hybrid
Collaborative effort with opportunities to help shape and grow the College Consulting Division of Pittsburgh Prep. - Work with the best team in Pittsburgh!
Elementary Tutor
We are seeking an experienced elementary educator with comfort and competencies in the sciences for an exciting part-time role of mentoring and teaching gifted young children in STEM subjects.
Our ideal candidate possesses:
- Experience working as teacher and in technical field, or commensurate level combination of education/experience.
- A commitment to Pittsburgh Prep’s student-first philosophy.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay.
- Work with the best team in Pittsburgh!
Administrative Assistant
Position Overview
The Administrative Assistant will support the operations team to help them stay organized, complete tasks, and proctor and score exams to allow them to focus on more advanced responsibilities. They will handle general office tasks and administrative duties – such as data entry, facilitating meetings and communications, managing/maintaining calendars, etc.
Wage & Working Hours
- Part-time, Hourly Position
- Hourly rate of $18-$20, requirement of 15-20 hours/week
- Flexible Work: Hybrid work in Shadyside/East Liberty location and remotely. Minimum of 4 work
days, 2 days in-person required. - Required to work Saturdays for exam proctoring
Responsibilities
- Proctor and score SAT and ACT exams
- Answer phones, check voicemails and greet families
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars resolving conflicts when necessary
- Manage CRM software and support with billing softwares
- Keep track of inquiries and conversions
- Communicate and follow up with potential, new, and existing clients
- Schedule and coordinate weekly staff calls
- Create and maintain filing systems (electronic and physical)
- Support Academic Director with division administration
- Qualifications and Competencies
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience as an administrative assistant or in any administrative field/position
(preferably in education) - Proficient in MS Office and operation softwares
- Strong communicator and relationship builder
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail-oriented and adaptable
- Quick learner
- Must be able to obtain PA Clearances