ACT Instructor - Memphis, TN

Overview

STUDYVILLE LLC

ACT INSTRUCTOR

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Part time - Non Exempt

LOCATION On-site, Memphis, TN Lab School

POSITION SUMMARY

Studyville is hiring Part-Time ACT Instructors to help students raise their ACT scores through targeted, high-impact test-prep instruction delivered onsite in the classroom at the designated school. Instructors lead a full cohort of students using Studyville's provided ACT guides, curriculum, and sample/practice tests — no lesson planning required — to build content mastery and test-taking strategy across all ACT sections.

This role's core functions include:

• Deliver on-site ACT prep instruction to a full cohort of students using Studyville's provided guides, materials, and practice tests
• Use Studyville's ACT curriculum with no independent lesson planning
• Review available pretest results before instruction begins to guide instructional emphasis
• Track student progress — including practice test scores — and daily attendance
• Be a reliable, positive, motivating presence for students preparing for the ACT
• Support students in building confidence, ownership, and academic leadership throughout the cohort

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACT Instruction

• Lead ACT prep instruction for a full cohort of students on ACT English, Math, Reading, and Science content and strategy
• Use Studyville's provided ACT guides, materials, and sample/practice tests as designed
• Adjust pacing and strategy to meet the cohort's target scores and areas of need
• Administer the post-test during the final session

Curriculum Delivery

• Follow the provided ACT scope and sequence
• Review available pretest results before the first session to guide instructional emphasis

Progress Tracking

• Record attendance and daily student progress, including practice test scores
• Document participation and engagement concerns and communicate them to the ACT Program Coordinator

Student & Family Partnership

• Be a reliable, positive, motivating presence for students working toward a target ACT score
• Foster student confidence, ownership, and academic leadership throughout the cohort
• Communicate student progress and score trends clearly to students, families, and/or school staff as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Personal ACT composite score of 33 or higher, achieved within the past 12 months, with an official score report available for verification
• Comfortable and confident teaching ACT content and test-taking strategy
• Demonstrated ability to help students meaningfully raise their scores
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and fingerprinting as required by state law
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

• Prior experience tutoring, teaching, or coaching students in ACT or other test prep
• Prior experience teaching
• Current teaching certification

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Deep, current familiarity with the ACT — content, format, and pacing
• Strong instructional and test-taking strategy skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to motivate students working toward a specific score goal
• Clear communication with students, families, and staff
• Comfortable engaging and managing a full class of students in a live virtual format

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Compensation Range: $25–$30 per tutoring hour, based on experience and qualifying ACT score

This part-time role also includes:

• Paid training and provided curriculum, guides, and practice tests
• Consistent, scheduled cohort assignments
• Opportunities for career growth with Studyville

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Studyville LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.