Assistant Director of Test Prep

This is not a remote position. All work with students is performed at our center in Westport, CT

What We Do 

Freudigman & Billings uses an efficacious approach to standardized test preparation influenced by the founders’ collective experience working in cognitive science at Yale University. Their method was formulated based on years of working within the public school system to help develop and research effective models for aligning student evaluation with school curriculum. 

The Freudigman & Billings approach teaches critical thinking, applied reasoning, and problem solving strategies. We help students understand fundamental principles about how the world of information is organized and how they can interact with that information. This process does not involve the rote memorization of vocabulary or inundation of practice questions that many associate with “test prep.” Instead, we focus on teaching students effective strategies for gathering, sequencing, categorizing, and classifying information from text and visual sources. These processes contribute to a student’s ability to reason, solve problems, make inferences, and draw conclusions.

Who We Are

Our staff is composed of educators from around the country whose collective experiences strengthen us as individuals and as an organization. Our fundamental belief at Freudigman & Billings is that children learn best in the context of supportive relationships and we work closely to create and execute individualized learning plans. This means that you’ll continue to develop your instructional, relationship-building, and analytical skills in a way that will allow you to consider the whole child - their learning profile, personality, and environmental circumstances. 

Who You Are

​Freudigman & Billings guides students through their entire high school trajectory. While 5+ years of experience in coaching for standardized exams is a must, you should also possess exceptional organizational skills and the desire to help students navigate the sometimes challenging and lengthy course of test preparation. You should have experience working with students who have diagnosed learning differences and accommodations on standardized testing, and understand the battery of testing that qualifies students for these accommodations.  Preference will be given to candidates who have had experience managing team members at some point in their career.  This is a great role for an individual who enjoys direct instruction but also seeks to utilize other skill sets to pursue career advancement opportunities.
 

Why Join Freudigman & Billings?

Predictable hours at a single office location: Almost always, our work with students takes place at our 11,000 square foot headquarters in Westport, CT. Students are encouraged to utilize our space not only to see their instructors, but to do homework, hang out with friends, have a snack, get some advice, or even catch a quick nap during finals week. Instructors are provided with a private classroom, a whiteboard, and all materials necessary for a productive session. No unpaid time as you drive from house to house! 

Teamwork: We work together on a daily basis to create and execute individualized learning plans, meaning that our work is far more comprehensive and impactful than a transactional hour of “tutoring.” We are proud of the collegiality that our center and our philosophy inspires, as well as the team of educators we have attracted as a result.

Professional development: We care about our staff and teaching you how to teach. Our team of Directors has PhDs, Masters’ degrees, and other certifications to help you achieve your goals and help you gain mastery of your own instructional techniques. You will learn our pedagogy and become part of this leadership team. 

Administrative support: We have a full time team that handles scheduling, billing, inventory and printing of materials, and administration and scoring of practice exams.

Great benefits: Fourteen days of paid time off, ten paid holidays, and five paid sick days. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long term disability insurance, paid parental leave, and a 401k plan.

Great pay: Salary range is $65,000 to $95,000, based on experience
 

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate logistics related to the Test Prep process, such as speaking to potential clients about our program, assisting with client onboarding, and maintaining communication with families regarding student plans and progress
• Collaborate with the Director of Test Prep in order to generate and execute specific plans for each student
• Assist in tutor oversight, including running client-specific case review meetings with Junior and Senior staff
• Interact with instructors from different departments, including Educational Therapy, Academic Instruction, and College Advising.
• Convey plans for student/instructor pairings and appointments to scheduling staff
• Assist the Director with the development of Test Prep curriculum and other special projects
• Attend Test Prep related conferences and networking events
• Opportunity to assist with the development of Test Prep curriculum and materials 
• Meet with a cohort of students one on one to teach test prep skills +/-15 hours per week 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience instructing for the ACT and/or SAT exams
• Computer savvy, exceptional communication skills, and attention to detail
• Expert capabilities with Excel and GSuite
• Ability to thrive and demonstrate confidence in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a background check
• Sunday availability from 10am - 6:30pm and weekday availability from 11:30am to 8pm
• Reliable transportation