ELA Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

sponsorsforeducationalopportunity; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

SEO Scholars is seeking a part-time ELA Instructor for grades 9–11 to deliver a rigorous college-prep curriculum online. You will co-teach multiple periods, adapt lesson plans to student needs, and mentor Scholars through a blended learning environment.

Positions are remote with select Saturdays and up to 13 hours per week. A bachelor’s degree and K-12 teaching experience are preferred, with reliable tech requirements for virtual instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in content-related field required.
• Teaching certification or K-12 classroom experience preferred.
• Experience teaching high school students and online instruction.
• Must have reliable laptop and access to device for all duties.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & facilitation of ELA topics across 9th–11th grade.
• Co-teach three to four periods and lead when needed.
• Use Brightspace, Nearpod, Google Suite, and Zoom for instruction.

Skills

Online teaching

ELA instruction

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Teaching certification / K-12 experience

Tools

Brightspace

Nearpod

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

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

Department: SEO High School Scholars, Miami

Report to: National Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Location: Miami-Dade County, FL (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 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

SEO Miami is a bichronous program for Scholars with lesson instruction is held 100% online, facilitated through Zoom. Associate Instructors will be placed depending on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson. The courses offered this semester are:

• 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 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 - 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

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