Saturday Academy Instructor, Math (9th & 10th Grade)
About The Position
The Saturday Academy Instructor teaches math to either 9th- or 10th-grade students in SEO Scholars, a free academic program that supports students through college. Instructors implement SEO’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum using a student-centered, anti-oppressive approach, serving as coaches and facilitators to promote deep understanding and skill development. The instructor is assigned to either 9th Grade at Baruch College or 10th Grade at LIU Brooklyn and teaches four periods of math. The work is on-site, with occasional orientations or professional development at SEO’s New York office. The schedule is Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., with up to 12 hours per programming week. Compensation is $50 per hour. This is a part-time, seasonal, benefits-ineligible position.
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 depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level mathematics, including Algebra and Precalculus.
- 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
- Teach four periods of math to assigned 9th- or 10th-grade students.
- Follow SEO-provided lesson plans, meet lesson objectives, and adhere to SEO criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
- Learn and use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, 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 meet specific student needs.
- Calculate grades using the rubrics and stipulations in lesson plans.
- Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students.
- Complete grading within one week and keep the electronic gradebook up to date in Brightspace.
- Use responsive and restorative approaches to foster students’ connection to course content, investment in learning, and positive relationships within the community.
- Attend scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs; 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 based on classroom observations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
