Title: Math Instructor

Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation:  $50/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: San Francisco, CA

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

Hours: 26-30 hours/week

Schedule: 9:00-4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 6/23/26-7/31/26

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 Scholars. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journey to a competitive college and beyond. In addition, instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Instruction & Facilitation 
• Teach four periods of Math instructional content. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 
• Hold students to high expectations 
• Use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Learn 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 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
• Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona 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. 
• 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).
• 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. 
• Coaching is centered on SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction including 1) Developing Facilitation & Protocols, 2) Strengthening Content & Learning, 3) Promoting Scholars’ Leadership & Self-Efficacy, and 4) Building Community. 

Courses:

• 10th Math: “Graphs & Relationships”

• 11th Math: “Precalculus” – relevant skills: 
• Numbers and Operations, Graphs and Relationships, and Algebra/Pattern and Structure Courses 

Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; 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; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry.Trigonometry, Precalculus, and SAT Math CoursesSkills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; 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; and content covered on the new digital SAT. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.

• High school classroom teaching experience.
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems.
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in Advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry).

Preferred: 

• Secondary Education Degree and Certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Note: Teaching certification is not required. 

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 Instructor

Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $50/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: San Francisco, CA

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

Hours: 26-30 hours/week

Schedule: 9:00-4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 6/23/26-7/31/26

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 Scholars. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journey to a competitive college and beyond. In addition, instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Instruction & Facilitation 
• Teach four periods of ELA instructional content. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 
• Hold students to high expectations
• Use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Learn 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 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
• Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona 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. 
• 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).
• 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. Coaching is centered on SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction including 1) Developing Facilitation & Protocols, 2) Strengthening Content & Learning, 3) Promoting Scholars’ Leadership & Self-Efficacy, and 4) Building Community. 

Courses:

• 10th Grade ELA Curriculum: “Journey into Fiction”
• 11th Grade ELA Curriculum: “Writing for Social Change”

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills.
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems.
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• High school classroom teaching experience.

Preferred: 

• Secondary Education Degree and Certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Note: Teaching certification is not required. 

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

Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: San Francisco, CA

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

Hours: 26-30 hours/week 

Schedule: 9:00-4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 6/23/26-7/31/26

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.  Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Associate Instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Associate Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. Associates 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 do not have grading responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Co-teach four periods of Math coursework. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Facilitate the use of technological resources for instruction.
• Content Preparation
• Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. 
• Implement adjustments to pacing and activities based on student needs. 
• Reflect on coaching feedback and brainstorm teaching strategies with peers.
• Classroom Culture
•  Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote student connections, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Grading and Record-Keeping
• Calculate grades according to rubrics. 
• Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. 
• Complete all grading within 1 week and keep the gradebook up to date.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors
• Plan and work alongside fellow instructors. 
• Attend all scheduled meetings, professional developments, check-ins, and debriefs. 
• Respond to all messages in a timely manner. 
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
• Meet with instructional coaches at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback from their classroom observations. 

Courses: 

• 10th Math: “Graphs & Relationships”
• 11th Math: “Precalculus” – relevant skills: 
• Numbers and Operations, Graphs and Relationships, and Algebra/Pattern and Structure Courses 

Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; 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; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry.Trigonometry, Precalculus, and SAT Math CoursesSkills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; 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; and content covered on the new digital SAT.

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• High school classroom teaching experience.
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems.
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in Advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry).

Preferred: 

• Secondary Education Degree and Certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Note: Teaching certification is not required. 

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 Associate Instructor

Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning 

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Location: San Francisco, CA

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

Hours: 26-30 hours/week 

Schedule: 9:00-4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 6/23/26-7/31/26

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.  Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Associate Instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Associate Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. Associates 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 do not have grading responsibilities.

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Co-teach four periods of ELA coursework. 
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Facilitate the use of technological resources for instruction.
• Content Preparation
• Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. 
• Implement adjustments to pacing and activities based on student needs. 
• Reflect on coaching feedback and brainstorm teaching strategies with peers.
• Classroom Culture
• Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote student connections, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors
• Plan and work alongside fellow instructors. Attend all scheduled meetings, professional developments, check-ins, and debriefs. Respond to all messages in a timely manner. 
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
• Meet with instructional coaches at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback from their classroom observations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• 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 power, privilege, and oppression.

Preferred: 

• Education Degree and Certification.
• 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
• Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices.

Note: Teaching certification is not required. 

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: Site Assistant

Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to: Manager of Program Operations

Compensation: $20/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time, Seasonal

Location: UC Law Campus: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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

Hours: 8:00AM-4:30 PM 

Schedule: Summer Semester; June 23, 2026 - July 31, 2026

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

The Site Assistant support in the execution of SEO Scholars’ Summer Academy operations including technology maintenance and troubleshooting.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Site Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our technology-driven educational environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing morning set-up for Saturday Academy, including check-in materials and program supplies.
• Facilitating the scholar check-in process, including efficiently utilizing attendance tracking systems to accurately record and report student attendance, absences, and tardies.
• Overseeing distribution of breakfast, snacks, and lunches for all scholars.
• Managing the distribution of technology (laptops, headphones, hotspots, etc.) to students and instructors, maintaining accurate records of permanent and/or borrowed devices and other SEO owned equipment.
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving Chromebook issues reported by students, promptly ensuring optimal functionality and reporting to SEO IT if devices are not meeting that expectation.
• Providing technical support for on-site A/V equipment (projectors, sound systems, and related components) used by instructors, ensuring classrooms operate smoothly without technical challenges.
• Overseeing program site cleanliness and maintenance. 
• Supporting end-of-day closing procedures, including moving program materials to storage, and replenishing snacks and supplies.
• Contributing to the overall production of program operations by executing general program support, including delivering materials to classes, providing technology support, and executing other necessary errands. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 

• Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to multitask and handle changing priorities.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and ability to communicate and serve as a role model to high school students.
• Highly resourceful and solutions-oriented with the ability to diagnose issues and ensure timely problem resolution.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player, capable of collaborating effectively with colleagues and educators to ensure the smooth functioning of the program.
• Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height.

Preferred:

• An avid interest in technology or computer science, or an ambition to pursue a future role in the field of information technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with various technology tools including Google Workspace, ChromeOS, Chromebooks, barcode scanners, classroom A/V equipment, and other technology.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position averages 32-40 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: College Persistence Advisor

Department: SEO College Scholars

Report to: Assistant Director, College Persistence & Advising

Compensation: $70,304 - $73,000

FLSA: Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time, Regular

Location: San Francisco, CA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at Three Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level, Suite P-1, San Francisco, CA 94111

Schedule: Must be available for the following dates for summer programming:

• Thursday, 6/11: 12th Grade Graduation, in person, location TBD
• Saturday, 6/13: College Success Series Day 1, in person at UC Law San Francisco
• Saturday, 7/11: Summer Institute, virtual
• Thursday, 7/30: College Success Series Day 2, virtual

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

College Persistence Advisors (CPAs) adhere to the College Scholars advising model in working directly in support of College Scholars’ success in college. CPAs support Scholars in three general buckets of support: personal, academic, and career. CPAs are responsible for building relationships and catering their support to each Scholar specifically as needed and desired. CPAs also lead or support the Scholars Program, College in running workshops and programming for Scholars. Topics vary from career development, academic strategies, to infinity focused support groups. In addition to the direct student work, CPAs are expected to manage a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to: documentation of advising sessions and outreach, tracking Scholar document submissions, looking at data to analyze engagement trends, and noticing trends across school clusters.

Direct Student Management (80%)

• Manage and engage one-on-one a cohort of ~70 Scholars remotely and in person, ensuring that each Scholar has equitable support.
• Advise Scholars in college preparedness, academic support, personal support, and career development support throughout their time in college.
• Provide case management services for Scholars who need support with basic needs.
• Apply the College Scholars Advising model in the direct work with students, implementing intentional use of skills and tools that uphold our pillars or advising.
• Reinforce and discuss linkages and relationships between Scholars’ instructional program and their desired occupation/career.
• Assess for Scholars’ well-being and safety as needed.
• Foster rapport with students through consistent and non-judgmental communication in advising sessions, as well as through proactive identification of supports that address the unique needs of first-generation and low-income students.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Indirect Student Management (10%)

• Advocate for students with universities and other stakeholders.
• Maintain, collect, and report student data on an ongoing basis, such as degree audits, resumes transcripts and financial aid completion for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness.
• Assess engagement of the assigned cohort to ensure that outreach efforts and re-engagement strategies are implemented when needed.
• Document student case notes promptly and accurately into Salesforce database.
• Utilize Salesforce systems, as necessary, to aid in the delivery and reporting of advising services.
• Foster rapport with students through consistent and non-judgmental communication of outreach efforts as well as through proactive identification of supports that address the unique needs of first-generation and low-income students.

Scholar Programming (10%)

• Actively participate in the College Scholar’s CPA Professional Development Plan.
• Engage in internal professional development opportunities around student support through on-going and regular feedback and coaching for continued growth.
• Contribute to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all training and being prepared to act.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate programming workshops designed to increase student success in college and the high school to college transition.
• Participate in or attend occasional evening and weekend work are required, dependent on program needs.
• Support program initiatives that contribute to College Scholar success, usually in the second year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required, strongly preferred in Social Work, Higher Education, School Counseling, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 2–3 years of graduate-level field placement and/or professional experience in education or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience supporting students in a school-based setting, preferably in an academic advising, counseling, or student success capacity with high school and/or college students. 

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Demonstrates unequivocal passion for closing the opportunity gap and driving and inspiring student achievement.
• Understanding of the unique needs of first-generation and low-income students. 
• Experience and knowledge of the California higher education and California financial aid landscape strongly preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized approach to tasks while able to meet competing deadlines. 
• Exceptional communication skills: verbal, written, interpersonal (phone and in-person).
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a group, is team-oriented, has a growth mindset and is willing to do what it takes to get the work done (whether it is their specifically assigned task or not).
• Ability to delegate tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Google Drive.
• Data driven experience using Database/CMS program (e.g. Salesforce) preferred.
• Spanish speaking strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to put people first and foremost.

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.

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/.