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: Up to 10 hours/programming week

Schedule: 9:00-4:00 PM (Select Saturdays - see dates below)

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:

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

• 10th Grade course: Exploring Arguments 
• 11th Grade course: Personal Statement Writing 

Key Dates:

• Instructor Orientation: September, 9/2, 4:30-7:00 PM on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Saturday, 9/12, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
• Saturday Academy: 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

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/.