Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, Math (9th & 10th Grade)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SEO is hiring a part-time, seasonal Associate Instructor to co-teach math to either 9th- or 10th-grade Scholars in New York City. The role is part of SEO High School Scholars’ Saturday Academy and is based on site at Baruch College for 9th grade or LIU Brooklyn for 10th grade. Occasional orientations or professional development may take place at SEO’s office. Associate Instructors work alongside Instructors to deliver SEO’s rigorous college-preparation curriculum. They facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini-lessons, lead small-group and individual instruction, and provide additional academic support. They may be asked to lead a class independently when covering for an absent Instructor. The role has no grading responsibilities. The schedule is Saturdays, 8:45 a.m.–3:05 p.m., with up to 10 hours of programming per week. Compensation is $40 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Minimum of a 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 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 mathematics, including Algebra and Precalculus.
Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
Knowledge of and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Certifications, professional-development course completions, and/or tertiary education in instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

Co-teach four periods of math.
Lead a class independently 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 use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Nearpod, G Suite applications, and Zoom chat, in a blended-learning environment.
Review and practice SEO-provided lesson plans and materials before teaching.
Adjust pacing and activities thoughtfully to meet students’ needs.
Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for Scholars seeking to review class skills, make up missed work or lessons, or develop new skills.
Use responsive and restorative approaches to build students’ connection to the content, investment in learning, 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 and recommendations from classroom observations.