ELA Associate Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

sponsorsforeducationalopportunity; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

SEO Scholars is seeking an ELA Associate Instructor (9th–11th grade) in Miami. This part-time, remote role supports a rigorous college-prep curriculum for motivated high school students, following SEO’s standards and lesson plans.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, teaching credentials or college teaching experience, and comfort with tech tools like Brightspace and Zoom. The position involves asynchronous training, orientation in February, and synchronous online instruction on select

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in content related field.
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom experience, or college/university teaching experience.
• Own device meeting basic tech requirements for instructional duties.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Familiar with navigating learning management systems.
• Strong English and Humanities knowledge.
• Willingness to engage in discussions on societal issues.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach three to four periods including ELA, following provided lesson plans and meeting objectives.
• Utilize Brightspace, Nearpod, Google Workspace, and Zoom in a blended learning environment.
• Read and internalize SEO materials; adjust pacing and activities to student needs.
• Host open-door tutoring sessions for Scholars to review skills or catch up.
• Project an energetic, engaging persona to foster student connection and learning.
• Attend meetings and trainings; respond to emails/Zoom promptly.
• Meet with instructional coach at least twice per semester for feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Tech-savvy

High school experience

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification or equivalent

Tools

Brightspace

Nearpod

GSuite

Zoom

Job description

Title: ELA Associate Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

Department: SEO High School Scholars, Miami

Report to: National Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $32/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Miami-Dade County, FL (Remote)

Employee Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Work Arrangement: This role requires remote, online work

Schedule/Hours: 8:45-2:15 PM (Select Saturdays - see below);Up to 10 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

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. 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 do not have grading responsibilities.

Courses:

• 9th Grade: Finding Your Voice: Public Issues and Perspectives
• 10th Grade: Critical Media Analysis
• 11th Grade: Supplemental Essay Writing

Key Dates:

• Self-guided Asynchronous Instructor Training: New instructional staff will complete Asynchronous Training that equates to 10 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 - Co‑teach three to four periods including ELA. 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.
• 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.

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