Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, ELA
About The Position
Associate Instructors join 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, they support Scholars’ journeys toward competitive college and beyond by serving as coaches and facilitators of learning. They co-teach alongside Instructors, 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. The seasonal position is based on-site at an SEO program site in San Francisco. The schedule is Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., from January 30 through May 8, with a 50-minute lunch. Associates may work up to eight hours per week: approximately six on-site standard hours and up to two flex hours that can be completed asynchronously during the week. There may be future opportunities in summer or fall semesters. The courses are 10th Grade ELA, “Critical Media Analysis,” and 9th Grade ELA, “Finding Your Voice: Public Issues and Perspectives.” Compensation is $40 per hour. This position is benefits-ineligible.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a content-related field.
- Experience working with high school-aged students.
- Comfort navigating technological learning systems.
- Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects.
Nice To Haves
- Education degree and certification.
- 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.
- Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.
Responsibilities
- Co-teach four periods of ELA and, when asked to lead a class, follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives while adhering to SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
- Set high expectations for Scholars, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding through questioning.
- Learn and use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Nearpod, GSuite applications, and Zoom chat, in a blended-learning environment.
- Read, internalize, and practice SEO-provided lesson plans and materials before teaching.
- Adjust pacing and activities thoughtfully to meet specific student needs; reflect on curriculum notes from Lead Instructors and brainstorm content-teaching strategies with peers.
- Build an energetic, engaging, and approachable classroom culture that promotes students’ connection to content, investment in learning, and positive relationships within the community.
- Plan and work with Lead Instructors and fellow instructional staff to create strong learning experiences for Scholars.
- Communicate Scholar celebrations and concerns to Scholars’ Program Managers to support the whole student.
- Attend scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, 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
