Advisory Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity); Oregon; Hybride; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is seeking an Advisory Instructor for 9th–11th grade in Guilford County, NC. The role is remote with Saturday programming and up to 13 hours per week, teaching two advisory periods per session using a college-prep curriculum.

You will facilitate lessons online via Zoom, utilize Brightspace and Google tools, and provide tutoring and academic support to Scholars aiming for college success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a content-related field and teaching certification is required.
• K-12 classroom experience or college teaching experience is expected.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and student-centered pedagogy is essential.

Responsabilités

• Instruction & Facilitation - Teach ~2 periods of Advisory with provided lesson plans.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies - Use Brightspace, Nearpod, G Suite, Zoom effectively.
• Content Preparation - Study and adjust lesson plans for student needs before teaching.
• Tutoring and Academic Support - Host open-door tutoring sessions for Scholars.
• Classroom Culture - Maintain energetic, engaging presence to boost learning.
• Collaboration - Attend meetings and respond to communications promptly.
• Feedback - Meet with instructional coaches to implement recommendations.

Connaissances

Student-centered pedagogy

High school-aged students

Teaching adaptability

Online learning facilitation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in content related field

Teaching certification

K-12 classroom teaching experience

Experience teaching at college/university level

Outils

Brightspace

Nearpod

G Suite

Zoom

Description du poste

• Title: Advisory Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)
• Department: SEO High School Scholars, North Carolina
• Report to: National Manager, Teaching & Learning
• Compensation: $40/hour
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Location: Guilford County, North Carolina (Remote)
• Work Arrangement: This role requires remote, online work
• Schedule/Hours: 8:45-2:15 PM (Select Saturdays - see below); Up to 13 hours/programming week

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 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. SEO North Carolina is a bichronous program for Scholars with lesson instruction is held 100% online, facilitated through Zoom.

COURSES

• 9th Grade : IE - Personal and Social Identities & Level All
• 10th Grade : Mentoring II
• 11th Grade : Current Events In Society

Key Dates

• Self-guided Asynchronous Instructor Training: New instructional staff will complete Asynchronous Training that equates to 13 hours of work. This can be completed on your own time and will be completed prior to the start of programming.
• Instructor Orientation: The week of Feb 8th via Zoom (5:30 - 8pm)
• Synchronous Online Instruction: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, & 5/15

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Facilitation - Teach ~2 periods of 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, 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.
• 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 - 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.
• 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.

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
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy
• Experience working with high school-aged students
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level ELA or Humanities
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

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

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. 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. Fingerprinting: This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Applicants are encouraged to review background screening requirements, disqualifying offenses, and exemption information at the Florida Clearinghouse Education & Awareness site.

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: