ELA Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity); Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) seeks an ELA Instructor for 9th–11th grade to deliver a rigorous, college-prep curriculum remotely from North Carolina. You will co-teach ELA, assess student work, and adapt lessons to meet diverse needs while engaging Scholars in meaningful discussions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a content area, teaching credentials or experience, and comfort with learning platforms like Brightspace, Nearpod, and Zoom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in content-related field required or equivalent.
• Teaching certification or K-12 classroom experience required.
• Must have access to a personal laptop meeting basic tech requirements.
• Experience teaching high school students is required.
• Comfortable with navigating learning systems and tech platforms.
• Expertise in advanced English and humanities subjects.
• Willingness to engage in discussions about societal issues and causes.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Facilitation – Co-teach three to four periods including ELA; lead class when needed; follow lesson plans and meet objectives.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies – Use Brightspace, Nearpod, GSuite, and Zoom in Blended Learning.
• Content Preparation – Read and adapt lesson plans prior to teaching to fit student needs.
• Tutoring & Academic Support – Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for Scholars.
• Classroom Culture – Maintain energetic, engaging, and welcoming classroom presence.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff – Attend meetings, trainings, and check-ins; respond to communications promptly.
• Responsiveness to Coaching – Meet with Lead Instructor to receive feedback and adjust your teaching.

Skills

English & Humanities expertise

Student-centered teaching

Technology fluency

Discussion of societal issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in content-related field

Teaching certification or K-12 experience

Experience teaching at college/university level

Reliable personal laptop

Job description

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

Department: SEO High School Scholars, North Carolina

Report to: National Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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 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.

Courses:

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

Key Dates:

• 9th - 11th Grade
• 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)

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.

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/ .