Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, Math

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

10d • Onsite

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’ preparation for competitive college and beyond by coaching and facilitating learning. Associates co-teach alongside Instructors, facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini-lessons, organize small-group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. They do not have grading responsibilities.

This part-time, seasonal role is based on-site at an SEO program site in San Francisco. The schedule is Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., January 30 through May 8, with a 50-minute lunch. Associates may work up to eight hours per week: approximately six scheduled on-site hours and up to two asynchronous flex hours for lesson preparation, Scholar communications, and other teacher work. Future opportunities may be available in summer or fall.

The courses are 9th Math: Numbers and Operations and 10th Math: Trigonometry. The work draws on topics including algebra, functions, graphing, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and digital SAT math. Compensation is $40 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a content-related field.
• High school classroom teaching experience.
• Comfort and skill working with and navigating technological learning systems.
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Expertise and in-depth knowledge of advanced high-school mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education degree and certification.
• Knowledge of 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 historical and ongoing causes of societal ills and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach four periods of math and, when asked to lead a class, follow provided lesson plans, meet lesson objectives, and follow SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Maintain high expectations, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding through questioning.
• Learn and efficiently use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Desmos, 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 to address student needs.
• Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for Scholars seeking to review class skills, make up missed work or lessons, or develop new skills.
• Promote a positive classroom culture through an energetic, engaging, and approachable presence.
• Attend scheduled meetings, professional development, check-ins, and debriefs, and respond to staff and Scholar emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
• Meet with the assigned instructional coach at least twice during the semester and implement feedback from classroom observations.

What This Job Offers

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