Instructional Specialist

About The Princeton Review 

The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The company’s Tutor.com brand is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 22 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. Follow the company on LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced to support the delivery of high-quality educational experiences in a virtual learning environment. This position plays a key role in supporting instructional staff through professional development, coaching, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in K–12 education, experience coaching and developing educators, and a passion for improving instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing professional development opportunities focused on instructional best practices, teaching strategies, and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure materials and programs effectively support instructional staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight of instructional quality assurance initiatives, including performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and coaching.
• Develop instructional rubrics, performance expectations, and evaluation criteria to promote consistent, high-quality instruction.
• Analyze instructional performance and student data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform recommendations related to educational content and programming.
• Design and maintain feedback and evaluation processes with measurable objectives to support instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and instructional support to educators working in virtual learning environments.
• Stay current on educational trends, instructional methodologies, and emerging best practices.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address escalated instructional staff concerns and support appropriate resolutions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a K–12 classroom teacher, preferably with a background in mathematics or English Language Arts (ELA).
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or providing professional development to teachers, tutors, or other instructional professionals.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching practices and instructional strategies in virtual learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate instructional effectiveness and provide actionable feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable high-speed internet access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience developing professional development programs, instructional evaluation tools, or quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting educators or instructional teams in an online education environment.

The Princeton Review and Tutor.com offer a competitive salary which commensurates with experience and skills. 

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