Albany, NY · Remote
$55K - $60K/yr
Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am ...
Albany, NY · Remote
$55K - $60K/yr
Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am ...
$16.98 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.35 - $18.18
43% of jobs
The median wage is $21.02 / hr.
$18.18 - $21.02
7% of jobs
$21.02 - $23.85
18% of jobs
$26.28 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.85 - $26.68
8% of jobs
$26.68 - $29.52
12% of jobs
$29.52 - $32.35
3% of jobs
$32.35 - $35.18
2% of jobs
$35.18 - $38.02
2% of jobs
$38.02 - $40.85
4% of jobs
$40.85 - $43.68
0% of jobs
$43.68 - $46.52
0% of jobs
$15
$25
$46
To thrive as a Remote English Instructor, you need a strong proficiency in English language instruction, typically demonstrated by a teaching degree, ESL certification (like TEFL or TESOL), and previous teaching experience. Familiarity with online learning platforms (such as Zoom or Google Classroom) and digital resource management tools is essential. Strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to motivate and engage students remotely will help you stand out. These competencies ensure effective instruction and foster positive learning outcomes in a virtual environment.
A Remote English Instructor teaches English to students online through virtual platforms. Responsibilities typically include creating lesson plans, conducting live or recorded classes, assessing student progress, and providing feedback. Instructors may work with individuals or groups of various proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners. This role often requires strong communication skills, a reliable internet connection, and proficiency in online teaching tools. Some positions may require specific certifications, such as TEFL or TESOL.
Remote English Instructors typically plan and deliver online lessons, prepare and assess assignments, provide individualized feedback to students, and maintain regular communication with learners and sometimes their parents or coordinators. You may also be responsible for adjusting lesson plans to meet different learning needs and cultures, participating in virtual meetings with fellow educators, and staying updated with best practices and digital teaching tools. Effective time management and the ability to adapt to various student proficiency levels are important for successfully managing an online classroom. This role allows for a flexible work environment but requires strong self-motivation and organizational skills to ensure students’ language development.
$55K - $60K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 23 days ago
The Associate Instructional Designer is responsible for assessing course issues and implementing solutions to resolve those issues that align with Excelsior University’s academic standards and best practices for adult learning. Working closely with instructional designers, instructional technologists, media developers, and other members of the Instructional Design and Development team (IDD), the Associate Instructional Designer ensures that course content is pedagogically sound, accessible, and aligns with Excelsior’s course design standards. The ideal candidate has knowledge of instructional design principles, online learning technologies, and assessment strategies. This role plays a key part in maintaining course quality and supporting Excelsior’s commitment to delivering an exceptional learning experience for students.
This position is based out of the university’s home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern time. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without multiple interruptions and noise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with broader Instructional Design and Development team to support course maintenance operations.
• Apply instructional design principles to fix critical issues in courses..
• Analyze and assess course issues and apply appropriate and effective instructional strategies, tools, and assessments to resolve those issues..
• Ensure course content aligns with Excelsior’s course design standards, accessibility guidelines, and online learning best practices.
• Review and refine course content to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Collaborate with other instructional designers to enhance Excelsior’s course development methodologies and resources.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., Backward Design, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with best practices for online learning and adult education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• 1+ year’s experience designing and developing online courses for higher education.
• Experience developing courses for non-traditional, adult learners.
• Prior experience working in a centralized course development model.
• Proficiency in accessibility standards and universal design for learning (UDL).
• Experience using data and learner analytics to inform course improvements.
The hiring salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $60,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Education
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Albany, NY, US
1971