Instructor

Contract Instructor for Summer 2026 and SY26-27

Prelude is seeking a part-time Instructor (Contract role) to support our high school internship programs. We are a remote team serving students in a growing number of cities. We are seeking a part-time instructor who can support hybrid instruction for St. Louis-based cohorts.

Role start date: Early May 2026
Role Type: Contract
Location: 50% remote 50% in-person in St. Louis MO
Reporting to: Managing Director Programs

About Prelude

Prelude partners with high schools and employers to create work-based learning experiences that help students develop the skills experiences and networks to pursue upwardly-mobile careers. Our mission is to accelerate students into purpose-filled lives that lead to economic freedom.

Our Learn and Earn Internship Program provides high school students with year-long paid internships at leading employers. These internships give students the opportunity to develop professional skills gain meaningful work experience and explore career pathways. Students begin their internship in the summer with a 12 week onboarding called Induction (view a sample intern induction schedule here). In the fall interns are assigned to a team and work in their internship roles 610 hours per week for the duration of the school year.

In parallel to their internship students take an academic Intern Seminar course delivered by a Prelude instructor. Intern Seminar is designed to equip students with key professional skills such as communication time management teamwork and problem-solving. This course provides a supportive learning environment where students can reflect on their internship experiences receive feedback and build confidence in their professional abilities.

Contract Role Overview

As Prelude grows to support students at a growing number of internship sites in SY26-27 were seeking a dedicated Instructor to support summer Induction and school year Intern Seminar instruction. This role involves a mix of in-person and virtual instruction as well as supporting student development throughout the year.

Timeline & Commitment

Qualifications

The right candidate for this position possesses the following skills and experiences:

• Exceptional classroom instructor in both in-person and virtual settings
• Experience in student support for high school-aged student population
• Experience teaching content related to career-readiness and/or professional skills development for 1618 year old students in urban lower-income communities
• Experience maintaining strong partnerships; experience with a diverse stakeholders across sectors (education corporate and/or healthcare) is a plus
• Familiarity with Canvas or other LMS platforms Zoom Google Drive and other remote collaboration tools

Compensation

The consultant will track hours and invoice on a monthly basis. The hourly rate for this role is $6590 per hour commensurate with experience.

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This role is ideal for someone who believes in bridging education and career success for young people. If youre passionate about preparing students for the workforce and can commit to seasonal in-person instruction and year-round virtual support wed love to hear from you!

We encourage candidates to apply by April 1 2026.