Saturday Academy Instructor, Math

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

10d • Onsite

About The Position

SEO High School Scholars is seeking a Saturday Academy Instructor, Math, to teach a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum to motivated high school students. Instructors use SEO’s original curriculum and a student-centered approach, serving as coaches and facilitators to build Scholars’ understanding and skills. Courses include 9th-grade Numbers and Operations and 10th-grade Trigonometry. The role requires on-site work at an SEO program site in San Francisco and is scheduled Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., January 30 through May 8. Instructors may work up to 10 hours per week during the seasonal term: approximately six on-site standard hours on Saturdays, plus up to four flexible hours for preparation, grading, gradebook updates, feedback, and communications. Future opportunities for summer or fall semesters may be available. Compensation is $50 per hour. The position is benefits-ineligible.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a content-related field.
• High school classroom teaching experience.
• Comfort with and skill in using 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

• Teach four periods of math instructional content, follow SEO lesson plans, meet lesson objectives, and use practices that support rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Hold students to high expectations; use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work; and promote deep understanding through questioning.
• Learn and use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Nearpod, G Suite applications, and Zoom chat, in a blended-learning environment.
• Read, internalize, and practice lesson plans and materials before teaching, and adjust pacing and activities thoughtfully to meet student needs.
• Calculate grades using provided rubrics and lesson-plan requirements, provide actionable growth-oriented feedback, complete grading within one week, and maintain the electronic gradebook in Brightspace.
• Create an energetic, engaging, and approachable classroom culture that supports students’ connection to course content and the learning community.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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