Title: 10th Grade Mentor Program Assistant

Department: SEO Scholars, High School 

Report to: Program Manager, Mentoring & Enrichment Programs, 10th Grade 

Compensation: $25/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Employee Type: Part-Time, Temporary through October 2, 2026

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week at Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010 

Hours: 29 hours/per week

Schedule: 

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday at Baruch College

• 8:30am – 2:30pm 

Wednesday –  Remote 

• 8:30am – 2:30pm 

Friday – Remote 

• 8:45am – 1:45pm 

ABOUT SEO 

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The 10th Grade Mentor Program Assistant plays a critical role in managing the data and operations for our summer mentor recruitment efforts. Key responsibilities include coordinating interview schedules between SEO staff and applicants, maintaining accurate records of application and interview data, and following up with both new and returning mentor candidates as required. The primary objective is to ensure efficient handling of the high volume of applications and interviews during the summer period.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, a proactive member of the team, and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality mentorship for underserved high school students are essential. Additionally, the 11th Grade Mentor Program Assistant will lead both in-person and virtual information sessions to enhance recruitment efforts through partner organizations.

Mentor Interview Scheduling and Coordination 

• Manage the entire process of scheduling interviews for new mentor applicants. Responsibilities include inviting eligible applicants, tracking interview statuses, and sending reminders. 
• Ensure the interview booking system is accurately set up for each SEO staff member. Regularly confirm with staff interviewers to ensure that interviews are conducted as planned. 

Mentor Application and Interview Data Management 

• Manage and oversee the tracking systems for new mentor applications using Monday.com. Responsibilities include exporting data from the online mentoring portal, organizing it to analyze applicant trends, and screening for interview eligibility. 
• Follow up with applicants to correct errors or complete missing onboarding information. 
• Provide regular updates to the entire mentor team with summaries and trends from application and interview data. 

General Mentor Recruitment & Retention Support 

• Conduct follow-up communications with attendees of SEO mentoring information sessions, which include collecting email addresses, sending follow-up emails, phone calls, texts, and tracking applicant numbers from partners. 
• Carry out other related duties as needed to support the mentorship program.

Scholar Deliverables & Compliance 

• Manage and oversee the tracking systems for new mentee applications using Together.com and Monday.com. 
• Follow up with scholars to complete deliverables needed to be SEO Mentor Program compliant. 
• Provide regular updates to the entire mentor team with summaries and trends from application and interview data. 
• Other tasks as needed related to the Mentor Program 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma required.
• SEO staff experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Ability to manage multiple calendars and schedules.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to multitask and handle changing priorities.
• Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to travel to sites in Manhattan & Brooklyn.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position averages 29 hours per week. The compensation listed reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

Title: ELA/Advisory Associate Instructor (10th/11th Grade) 

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: 33 hours/week

Schedule: 8:45-3:05 PM (Mon-Thurs); 9:30-12:30 PM (Fri)

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. 

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Associate Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Associate Instructors co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors are the first to cover when there is an instructor absence and do not have grading responsibilities. Associate Instructors co-teach ELA and Advisory which includes two courses– Identity & Empowerment and Level All– for 10th or 11th grade Scholars in New York City.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Co-teach three to four periods including ELA and Advisory. 
• When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 

Navigate Instructional TechnologiesLearn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as  Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod,  GSuit applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment.Content PreparationRead, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs. 

• Tutoring and Academic Support
• Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, makeup missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. 
• Classroom Culture
• Maintain responsive & restorative approaches to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors
• Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
• Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations.  

Courses:

Associate Instructors will be placed in either 10th or 11th Grade. The English Language Arts (ELA) courses offered this semester are:

• 10th Grade course: Journey into Fiction 
• In this unit, scholars read a variety of short fiction with the goal of diving deeper into their meanings. Scholars will hone their ability to identify and analyze themes, break down character development, and interpret figurative language. They will also spend time diving into vocabulary skills and learning how to cite sources using MLA style. During the second half of the unit, they will compose a literary analysis essay that explores a short story’s theme and analyzes its development. 
• 11th Grade course: Writing for Social Change
• Historically, writing has been a way to create both personal and social change. In this unit, scholars will learn how writing can influence social change by reading, analyzing, and writing op-eds. Traditionally known as “opposite the editorial page,” op-eds are a form of opinion writing used to inspire change. Scholars will read and analyze how writers have used evidence and rhetorical strategies to make their arguments persuasive. Then, scholars will choose something they would like to change within their community and develop their own op-ed supported by research. 

ELA Associate Instructors also teach Advisory, a course designed to support scholars’ academic and social success. ELA Associate Instructors will teach two Advisory courses: Identity & Empowerment (IE) and Level All.

• Identity & Empowerment (IE) focuses on helping scholars explore their identities, understand systems that shape their experiences, and build the self-awareness and confidence needed to navigate school and society.
• Level All is SEO’s college and career readiness partner. Through our partnership with Level All, scholars receive curriculum, tools, and resources to help them navigate high school, college planning, career exploration, financial literacy, and other essential life skills.

Based on ELA Associate Instructors’ grade placements, they will teach the following Advisory course: 

• 10th Grade– The Power of My Academic Identity & Level All
• 11th Grade– Identity and Motivation & Level All 

Sites: 

Summer Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Associate Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

• 10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
• 11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Friday Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Key Dates:

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 6/18, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Monday, 6/29
• Summer Academy: 6/30-7/2, 7/6-7/9, 7/13-7/16, 7/20-7/23
• Friday Professional Development: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
• The use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Preferred: 

• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/. 

Title: ELA/Advisory Instructor (10th/11th Grade) 

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $50/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: ~40 hours/week

Schedule: 8:45-3:05 PM (Mon-Thurs); 9:30-12:30 PM (Fri)

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. 

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered, anti-oppressive approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Teach three to four periods of ELA and/or Advisory. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), GSuit applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment. 
• Content Preparation
• Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. 
• Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs.
• Grading and Record-Keeping
• Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. 
• Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS).
• Classroom Culture
• Maintain responsive & restorative approaches to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors
• Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. 
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
•  Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations.  

Courses:

Instructors will be placed in either 10th or 11th Grade. The English Language Arts (ELA) courses offered this semester are:

10th Grade course: Journey into Fiction 

• In this unit, scholars read a variety of short fiction with the goal of diving deeper into their meanings. Scholars will hone their ability to identify and analyze themes, break down character development, and interpret figurative language. They will also spend time diving into vocabulary skills and learning how to cite sources using MLA style. During the second half of the unit, they will compose a literary analysis essay that explores a short story’s theme and analyzes its development. 

11th Grade course: Writing for Social Change

• Historically, writing has been a way to create both personal and social change. In this unit, scholars will learn how writing can influence social change by reading, analyzing, and writing op-eds. Traditionally known as “opposite the editorial page,” op-eds are a form of opinion writing used to inspire change. Scholars will read and analyze how writers have used evidence and rhetorical strategies to make their arguments persuasive. Then, scholars will choose something they would like to change within their community and develop their own op-ed supported by research. 

ELA instructors also teach Advisory, a course designed to support scholars’ academic and social success. ELA instructors will teach two Advisory courses: Identity & Empowerment (IE) and Level All.

• Identity & Empowerment (IE) focuses on helping scholars explore their identities, understand systems that shape their experiences, and build the self-awareness and confidence needed to navigate school and society.
• Level All is SEO’s college and career readiness partner. Through our partnership with Level All, scholars receive curriculum, tools, and resources to help them navigate high school, college planning, career exploration, financial literacy, and other essential life skills.

Based on ELA Instructors’ grade placements, they will teach the following Advisory course: 

• 10th Grade– The Power of My Academic Identity & Level All
• 11th Grade– Identity and Motivation & Level All 

Sites: 

Summer Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

• 10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
• 11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Friday Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Dates:

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 6/18, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Monday, 6/29
• Summer Academy: 6/30-7/2, 7/6-7/9, 7/13-7/16, 7/20-7/23
• Friday Professional Development: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24

Grades & Report Card Comments Due: 8/1

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
• The use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Preferred: 

• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/. 

Title: Math Associate Instructor (10th/11th Grade) 

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: 33 hours/week

Schedule: 8:45-3:05 PM (Mon-Thurs); 9:30-12:30 PM (Fri)

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. 

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Associate Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Associate Instructors co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors are the first to cover when there is an instructor absence and do not have grading responsibilities. Associate Instructors co-teach Math for 10th or 11th grade Scholars in New York City.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Co-teach three to four periods of Math. 
• When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 

Navigate Instructional TechnologiesLearn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as  Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod,  GSuit applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment.Content PreparationRead, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs. 

• Tutoring and Academic Support
• Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, makeup missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. 
• Classroom Culture
• Maintain responsive & restorative approaches to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors
• Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
• Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations.  

Courses:

Associate Instructors will be placed in either 10th or 11th Grade. The math courses offered this semester are:

• 10th Math: Graphs & Relationships
• In the Graphs and Relationships course, students use completing the square to discover the quadratic formula and build on the concept of percent change to explore exponential growth. Instructors are expected to articulate these connections. 
• Skills include: linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions
• 11th Math: Precalculus
• In the Precalculus course, students are introduced to the derivative through their knowledge of limits. Instructors are expected to understand this connection and be able to discuss the derivative as a limiting process.
• Skills include: unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule

Sites: 

Summer Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Associate Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

• 10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
• 11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Friday Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Key Dates:

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 6/18, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Monday, 6/29
• Summer Academy: 6/30-7/2, 7/6-7/9, 7/13-7/16, 7/20-7/23
• Friday Professional Development: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
• The use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Precalculus). 
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Preferred: 

• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/. 

Title:  Associate Instructor (12th Grade Bootcamp)

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation:  $40/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Employee Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement:  This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: Averages 34 hours/week

Schedule: 8:45am-3:00pm (Monday 8/10); 9:00am-2:15pm (Tues 8/11 - Fri 8/14, Mon 8/17 - Fri 8/21)

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Associate Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Associate Instructors co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors are the first to cover when there is an instructor absence and do not have grading responsibilities. Associate Instructors provide support and coverage for both Bootcamp Writing and Advisory courses and have a full-day schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Facilitation – Provide support and/or co-teach 3 to 4 periods including Writing and Advisory. When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 

Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as  Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod,  GSuite applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment.Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs. 

• Academic Support- Host open-door support sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, make up missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. 
• Classroom Culture – Maintain responsive & restorative approaches to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations.  

Courses:

Bootcamp (Summer) is an intensive 2-week program with a focus on college admissions for 12th grade Scholars. Associate Instructors will support both Writing and Advisory courses for 12th Grade Bootcamp:

• Writing course: College Application Writing Part I
• In this unit, Scholars will review previous college essay writing, learn more about the ins and outs of college essays and college level writing, and generate new material.They will solidify which personal statement they are moving forward with (a previous one or a new one), draft and revise it significantly, write a new supplement and collect supplement prompts, and create a plan for fall application essays. At the end of the course, they will share their strategy for completing writing in the fall semester in a brief presentation.
• Advisory course: Bootcamp Advisory
• Bootcamp is both a bridge between Scholars and the Fall semester and a launch pad for the college application season. In this unit, Scholars will learn more about the most crucial parts of the college research and application process so they can start finalizing their college list based on schools that are social, academic, and financial matches. They will complete 90% of the Common Application, make a list of at least 12 schools to apply to, and make a decision of what early pathway to take in the college process.

Sites: 

Bootcamp takes place at this partner site:

• LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn)

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Friday Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office:

• 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District)

Dates:

• Bootcamp Instructor Orientation: Tuesday, August 4, 5:00-7:00pm on Zoom
• Bootcamp: 8/10-8/14, 8/17-8/21

2-SEMESTER PREFERENCE

This role will also be available for the Fall Saturday Academy semester, which continues the focus on college admissions and application writing on a weekly basis with similar on-site requirements, daily schedule, responsibilities, and courses (College Application Writing Part II for all roles; Fall Advisory for Associate Instructors only).

Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to both Boot Camp and Fall semesters. However, you may also apply for only one semester. Please indicate which you are applying for (both Boot Camp and Fall, only Boot Camp, or only Fall). 

Sites: 

Fall Saturday Academy takes place in person at the following sites:

• LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn)
• SEO Office (55 Exchange Place, New York, NY)

Fall Dates: 

• Fall Instructor Orientation: Wednesday, September 2, 5:00-7:00pm on Zoom
• Saturday Academy: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24,10/31, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
• Writing Center and Application Workshops: There are some additional weekday afternoon/evening support workshops scheduled by instructor availability

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level
• Expertise and depth of knowledge with college application writing, ELA curricula, high school writing curricula, or is in a graduate degree program for writing
• This position requires the use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties.
• Experience working with high school-aged students
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems

Preferred: 

• Expertise and depth of knowledge in the college admissions process and scholarship programs
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Associate Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale at $40/hour. This position averages 34 hours per week. The compensation listed reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/. 

Title: Math Instructor (10th/11th Grade) 

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $50/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: ~40 hours/week

Schedule: 8:45-3:05 PM (Mon-Thurs); 9:30-12:30 PM (Fri)

ABOUT SEO  

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. 

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered, anti-oppressive approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Teach three to four periods of Math. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), GSuit applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment. 
• Content Preparation
• Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.
•  Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs.
• Grading and Record-Keeping
• Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. 
• Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. 
• Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS).
• Classroom Culture
• Maintain responsive & restorative approaches to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors
•  Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. 
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
• Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations.  

Courses:

Instructors will be placed in either 10th or 11th Grade. The math courses offered this semester are:

• 10th Math: Graphs & Relationships
• In the Graphs and Relationships course, students use completing the square to discover the quadratic formula and build on the concept of percent change to explore exponential growth. Instructors are expected to articulate these connections. 
• Skills include: linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions
• 11th Math: Precalculus
• In the Precalculus course, students are introduced to the derivative through their knowledge of limits. Instructors are expected to understand this connection and be able to discuss the derivative as a limiting process.
• Skills include: unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule

Sites: 

Summer Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

• 10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
• 11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Friday Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Dates:

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 6/18, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Monday, 6/29
• Summer Academy: 6/30-7/2, 7/6-7/9, 7/13-7/16, 7/20-7/23
• Friday Professional Development: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24

Grades & Report Card Comments Due: 8/1

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
• The use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Precalculus). 
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Preferred: 

• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.