Saturday Academy Instructor, Math (9th & 10th Grade)
About The Position
SEO is hiring a part-time, seasonal instructor for its Miami High School Scholars program. The instructor will teach 9th-grade Numbers and Operations and 10th-grade Trigonometry as part of a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for high school students. Instruction is conducted entirely online through Zoom in a bichronous program, combining synchronous lessons with asynchronous academic support. Instructors are assigned courses based on self-reported proficiency and a demo lesson. The role includes co-teaching three to four Math periods, preparing and adapting SEO-provided lesson materials, tutoring students, fostering an engaging classroom culture, using instructional technology, and collaborating with SEO staff and instructors. Instructors participate in orientation, training, meetings, professional development, check-ins, and coaching. The position is remote and based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Compensation is $40 per hour, and the position is not eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.
- Reliable personal laptop that meets basic technology requirements for instructional and administrative duties.
- Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, including fingerprinting.
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 periods of Math; lead a class independently when covering for another instructor.
- Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives while applying SEO's criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
- Learn and use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Nearpod, G Suite applications, and Zoom chat.
- Read, internalize, and practice lesson plans and materials before teaching, and adjust pacing and activities to students' needs.
- Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for students seeking review, make-up work or lessons, or additional skill development.
- Promote an energetic, engaging, and approachable classroom culture 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 an assigned instructional coach at least twice during the semester and implement feedback from classroom observations.
- During asynchronous weeks, reflect on Scholar engagement and participation with a Scholar Advisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
