Math Associate Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)
About The Position
The Math Associate Instructor joins SEO’s community of educators to implement a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for motivated high school students. Using SEO’s original curriculum and a student-centered approach, the instructor supports students’ progress toward college through co-teaching, mini-lessons, small-group and one-on-one instruction, and additional academic support. Associate Instructors do not have grading responsibilities. SEO North Carolina delivers instruction fully online through Zoom. Instructors are placed according to self-reported proficiency and a demonstration lesson. Courses include 9th-grade Numbers and Operations, 10th-grade Trigonometry, and 11th-grade SAT Math Fundamentals. New instructional staff complete 10 hours of self-guided asynchronous training before programming begins. Instructor orientation takes place via Zoom during the week of February 8, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Synchronous instruction is scheduled for February 20 and 27; March 6 and 13; April 3, 10, 17, and May 1, 8, and 15. The role is part-time and seasonal, based remotely in Guilford County, North Carolina, with programming of up to 10 hours per week. The listed compensation is $32 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the subject matter.
- Teaching certification, K–12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
- Reliable personal laptop or other personal device meeting basic technology requirements for instructional and administrative duties.
- Experience working with high school-aged students.
- Comfort navigating technological learning systems.
- Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level Math subjects.
- Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing historical and ongoing 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 Math periods and, when asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class independently.
- Follow provided lesson plans, meet lesson objectives, and adhere to SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
- Learn and use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Nearpod, G Suite applications, and Zoom chat, in a blended-learning environment.
- Read, internalize, and practice lesson plans and materials before teaching; adjust pacing and activities thoughtfully based on student needs.
- Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions to help Scholars review class skills, make up missed work or lessons, or develop new skills.
- Promote an energetic, engaging, and approachable classroom culture that supports students’ connection to content and positive relationships within the community.
- Attend scheduled meetings, professional development, check-ins, and debriefs, and respond to emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
- Meet with the assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester and implement feedback from classroom observations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
