10-11th Grade ELA Associate Instructor (Fall 2026)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) • San Francisco, CA

33d • Onsite

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. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Associate Instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Associate Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. Associates 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 do not have grading responsibilities.

Instruction & Facilitation
Co-teach four periods of ELA coursework.
Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
Navigate Instructional Technologies
Facilitate the use of technological resources for instruction.
Content Preparation
Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.
Implement adjustments to pacing and activities based on student needs.
Reflect on coaching feedback and brainstorm teaching strategies with peers.
Classroom Culture
Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote student connections, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors
Plan and work alongside fellow instructors. Attend all scheduled meetings, professional developments, check-ins, and debriefs. Respond to all messages in a timely manner.
Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
Meet with instructional coaches at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback from their classroom observations.
Courses:
Instructors will be placed in either 10th or 11th Grade. The English Language Arts (ELA) courses offered this semester are:
10th Grade course: Exploring Arguments
11th Grade course: Personal Statement Writing
Key Dates:
Instructor Orientation: September, 9/2, 4:30-7:00 PM on Zoom
On-Site Kick-Off: Saturday, 9/12, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Saturday Academy: 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• 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 power, privilege, and oppression.

Nice To Haves

• Education Degree and Certification.
• 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
• Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach four periods of ELA coursework.
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Facilitate the use of technological resources for instruction.
• Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.
• Implement adjustments to pacing and activities based on student needs.
• Reflect on coaching feedback and brainstorm teaching strategies with peers.
• Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote student connections, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Plan and work alongside fellow instructors.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, professional developments, check-ins, and debriefs.
• Respond to all messages in a timely manner.
• Meet with instructional coaches at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback from their classroom observations.

Benefits

• The compensation listed in this posting 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level