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Require Sociology Grader ? Independent Contractor in Pennsylvania

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-05-22

Job title: Sociology Grader ? Independent Contractor

Company: Penn Foster

Job description: Position Summary:



The Penn Foster Group GenEd Sociology Department is seeking an enthusiastic individual to evaluate and grade subjective exams. The grader will be responsible for providing students with instructional support through constructive, focused essay feedback to ensure students meet established learning objectives, as well as their education goals.



This is a remote position with flexible hours.



Essential Job Functions:


  • Objectively and accurately evaluate subjective exams against established grading keys and rubrics.

  • Provide clear, effective, and constructive feedback to students that helps them see what needs improvement, as well as what was done well.

  • Complete necessary steps to ensure that exam feedback is uploaded for students and grades are properly recorded.

  • Participate in special grading projects as needed.



  • Grade assignments within five days of submission.

  • Respond to internal emails within 24 hours during the week and within 48 hours on the weekend.

  • Participate in accreditation as needed.

  • Participate in all policies required by Penn Foster including but not limited to Professional Development.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:



Required

  • A bachelor?s degree or higher in Sociology, Science or a related field.

  • Teaching or tutoring experience.



  • Online teaching or tutoring experience preferred.



  • Excellent computer skills, including the ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues to ensure student work can be graded in a timely manner.

  • Access to high-speed Internet.

  • A personal computer (PC or MAC).

  • Ability to work independently, think critically, and communicate effectively and efficiently.

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that?s prepared for the future job market.



Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse ? in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization ? from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.





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Location: Pennsylvania

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