Instructor, FE & PE Engineering Exam Prep (PPI)

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Job Description

PPI, a leader in licensure exam prep and a Kaplan Company, is seeking part-time instructors to teach live online prep courses for the FE and/or PE engineering licensing exams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact future generations of engineers by serving as subject matter experts and student advocates as they study for their NCEES exam. 

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and ability to engage students in the classroom while providing a strong focus on mentoring and driving student success.

• Serve as an industry and exam expert in areas of study.

• Confidently host classes in accordance with the established schedule and curriculum; prepared in advance to ensure technical accuracy.

• Adequaltely prepare for course sessions and submit errors, revisions, or improvements to the course slides or materials at least once per week throughout the Program duration.

• Ensure all live webinar technical requirements are met. This includes, but is not limited to, logging in early to live sessions, ensuring the recording starts/stops, meeting minimal software/hardware/internet requirements, and delivering sessions in a quiet environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 

• Licensed PE through NCEES (active and unencumbered)

• Ability to effectively utilize online classroom technology

Preferred

• Prior teaching or mentoring experience. 

• Previous employment in the Engineering industry with detailed knowledge of licensing exam content and preparation

• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

• Dynamic speaking ability

• Attention to detail; Urgency

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $35.00 per hour, including paid training

• Access to Health and Welfare Plans

• 401K plan

• Free or discounted classes for you or immediate family members

• Employee Discounts including travel, local deals, and health and wellness offers

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

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Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

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