9th-11th Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, ELA ...

Title: Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, ELA Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal Location: New York City, in-person. Compensation: $40/hr There will also be future opportunities for Summer Academy and Fall semesters. Position Overview Associate Instructors will join SEOu2019s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Associate Instructors co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors are the first to cover when there is an instructor absence and do not have grading responsibilities. Associate Instructors co-teach ELA and Advisory which includes two coursesu2013 Identity & Empowerment and Level Allu2013 for 9th, 10th, or 11th grade Scholars in New York City. The Courses Associate Instructors will be placed in either 9th, 10th, or 11th Grade. The English Language Arts (ELA) courses offered this semester are: + 9th Grade course: Theory of Intelligence + 10th Grade course: Critical Media Analysis + 11th Grade course: Supplemental Essay Writing 9th and 10th ELA Instructional staff also teach our Advisory course. This course is designed to prepare Scholars for academic and social success. Throughout their time in SEOu2019s High School Scholars program, Advisory includes two courses, Identity & Empowerment (IE) and Level All. Level All is a college and career readiness partner. Based on ELA Instructorsu2019 grade placements, they will teach the following Advisory course: + 9th Gradeu2013 Personal & Social Identities + 10th Gradeu2013 Identity & Mental Health + 11th Gradeu2013 Does not teach Advisory The Sites Saturday Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Associate Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned: + 9th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York) + 10th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn). Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office: + 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District). Dates: The start and programming dates depend on which grade level the Associate Instructor is placed. 9th Grade: + Instructor Orientation: Thursday , 2/12, 5:30pm on Zoom + Scholar Orientation: Saturday, 1/24 on site + Saturday Academy (8 total): 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 (remote), 5/9 10th Grade: + Instructor Orientation: Wednesday, 1/14, 5:30pm on Zoom + On-Site Kick-Off: Saturday, 1/24 + Saturday Academy (10 total): 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 (remote), 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9 Key Responsibilities: + Instruction & Facilitation u2013 Co-teach three to four periods including ELA and Advisory. When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEOu2019s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. Navigate Instructional Technologies u2013 Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, G-Suite applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment. Content Preparation u2013 Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs. + Tutoring and Academic Support- Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, makeup missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. + Classroom Culture u2013 Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote studentsu2019 connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community. + Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors u2013 Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. + Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback u2013 Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations. Compensation: Associate Instructors earn $40/hour. Their allotted hours are made up of Standard and Flex Hours. + Standard Hours are when the associate instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing/co-teaching a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period: + Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with at least a 30 minute lunch) = 6.5 Hours/weekly + Flex Hours make up the additional u201cteacher worku201d educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, following up with Scholars, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week. Qualifications: Required: + Minimum of a Bacheloru2019s degree in content related field + Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level + This position requires the use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties. + Experience working with high school-aged students + Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems + Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects + Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges. Preferred: + Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy + Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) + Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies COMPENSATION Associate Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale at $40/hour. This position averages 6.5 hours per week. The compensation listed reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. EEOC Policy At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities u2013 including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer u2013 M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

Created: 2025-10-24