12th Grade Associate Bootcamp Instructor (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Associate Instructors will join SEO’s 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 provide support and coverage for both Bootcamp Writing and Advisory courses and have a full-day schedule.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field
- Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level
- Expertise and depth of knowledge with college application writing, ELA curricula, high school writing curricula, or is in a graduate degree program for writing
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Expertise and depth of knowledge in the college admissions process and scholarship programs
- 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
Responsibilities
- Instruction & Facilitation – Provide support and/or co-teach 3 to 4 periods including Writing 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 SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
- Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, GSuite applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment.
- Content Preparation – 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.
- Academic Support- Host open-door support sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, make up missed work or lessons, or develop new skills.
- Classroom Culture – Maintain responsive & restorative approaches to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
- Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – 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 – 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
