Freelance SAT & IELTS Instructor (Remote)

About the role

Your World Education Lab, an independent international education consultancy, is looking for experienced freelance SAT and/or IELTS instructors to deliver personalized test preparation to international high school students. This is a fully remote, long-term freelance opportunity with 120 teaching hours already committed and potential demand of up to 500 hours annually. Candidates specializing in Digital SAT Reading & Writing or IELTS Academic are encouraged to apply; experience in both is an advantage but not mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one online SAT and/or IELTS preparation sessions and develop individualized study plans based on diagnostic assessments, target scores and application deadlines.
• Assess students initially, monitor progress through exercises, mock tests and feedback, and maintain progress reports.
• Develop practice exercises, worksheets and presentations aligned with current Digital SAT and IELTS Academic requirements.
• Keep students accountable and communicate regularly with students and the YWEL team; occasionally contribute to online workshops or small groups.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience teaching IELTS Academic and/or Digital SAT, with strong knowledge of exam structure, content and scoring.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and proven ability to teach online and explain complex concepts.
• Experience making personalized study plans, using digital teaching tools and video conferencing, and working independently.
• Availability to cover students across different international time zones.
• Preferred: bachelor's degree in Education, English, Linguistics or a related field; TESOL, TEFL, CELTA or equivalent; experience with international or multilingual students; IELTS examiner experience or high-level exam scores; familiarity with university admissions requirements in the USA, UK, Europe or Canada.

What we offer

• Pay of $15-$20 USD per teaching hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling and consistent referrals from YWEL.
• Opportunities to contribute to curriculum design, workshops and other academic support initiatives.

To apply, send an updated CV, details of your SAT and/or IELTS teaching expertise, examples of previous student results, your hourly rate expectations and weekly availability. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an online interview and a paid teaching assessment.