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