ELA Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)
About The Position
SEO is hiring an ELA Instructor for its SEO High School Scholars program in North Carolina. Instructors implement SEO’s rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum for motivated high school students, using a student-centered approach to support Scholars’ academic development and college journeys. They serve as coaches and facilitators, promoting deep understanding and skill acquisition. The North Carolina program is conducted entirely online through Zoom. Instructors are placed based on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson, and may teach one of three courses: 9th Grade Finding Your Voice: Public Issues and Perspectives, 10th Grade Critical Media Analysis, or 11th Grade Supplemental Essay Writing. The position includes self-guided training, orientation, scheduled online instruction, and up to 13 hours of programming per week. The schedule is 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. on selected Saturdays. This role reports to the National Manager, Teaching & Learning and pays $40 per hour. It is benefits-ineligible. Instructors need a reliable personal laptop that meets basic technology requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a content-related field.
- Teaching certification, K–12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
- Reliable personal laptop or other personal device that meets basic technology requirements for instructional and administrative duties.
- Experience working with high school-aged students.
- Comfort navigating technological learning systems.
- Expertise and in-depth knowledge of advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects.
- Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing historical and continuing causes of societal ills and challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
- Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Certifications, professional development course completions, and/or tertiary education in instructional technologies.
Responsibilities
- Co-teach three to four periods, including ELA, and independently lead a class when covering for another instructor.
- Follow provided lesson plans, meet lesson objectives, and adhere to SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
- Learn and efficiently use Brightspace, Nearpod, G Suite applications, Zoom chat, and other instructional technologies in a blended-learning environment.
- Read, internalize, and practice lesson plans and materials before teaching; adjust pacing and activities thoughtfully to address student needs.
- Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions to review class skills, make up missed work or lessons, and develop new skills with Scholars.
- Create an energetic, engaging, and approachable classroom presence that supports students’ connection to the content, investment in learning, and positive relationships within the community.
- Attend scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs, and respond to emails and Zoom chats promptly.
- Meet with the assigned instructional coach at least twice during the semester and implement feedback and recommendations from classroom observations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
