Humanities Instructor (Winter/Spring Session)

The Oliver Scholars Program, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oliver Scholars Program, Inc. seeks a Humanities Instructor to plan and implement an eighth-grade curriculum, aiming to prepare students for rigorous independent schools.

The role focuses on developing mindsets, skills, and habits of mind that support academic excellence and growth. You will collaborate with Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs, design a high school–level humanities curriculum, and deliver an engaging course using diverse sources while assessing and reporting student

Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the middle school or high school level.
• Two or more years of experience designing curriculum.
• In-person Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Winter & Spring) and authorized to work in the US.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of independent schools is preferred.
• Excellent speaking, writing, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a curriculum for eighth-grade students.
• Design syllabus, lesson plans, assignments, readings, and assessments.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and share interim and final evaluation reports.
• Collaborate with tutors, Teaching Assistants, and Oliver Scholars leadership.
• Support Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs as needed.

Skills

Speaking skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Curriculum design

Independent schools knowledge

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Google Classroom

Job description

HUMANITIES INSTRUCTOR

JOB TITLE: Humanities Instructor

REPORT TO: Director of Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time Winter & Spring

FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a humanities instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth-grade students. The instructor s primary objective is to equip students with mindsets and practices to flourish academically at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skill, and habits of mind. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments to outline expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

Culture

The Oliver Scholars Program prepares high-achieving students from families with limited financial resources who are attending New York City middle schools, for success at selective high schools and colleges.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person Saturdays January 2027 to June 2027 and be available for office hours, study hall, and faculty meetings.
• Use the Oliver Scholars course description to design a high school-level Humanities curriculum including syllabus, lesson plans, assignments, readings, and tests/quizzes.
• This course is a history-informed humanities course that uses Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz s "An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States For Young People" as a spine to explore a vibrant spectrum of texts primary sources, scholarly articles, literary fiction, documentaries, songs, oral history via a non-fiction comic, and even an adventure game produced by historians, novelists, and artists from a wide variety of Indigenous communities in the so-called United States, Canada, and Central America. The course will involve navigating topics such as colonialism, genocide, cultural survival, and current Indigenous movements of political and environmental activism. In-depth study is vital to understanding that Native history and culture are not separate but integral to our history, our present, and our future. While Native voices are centered in this course, we will also take a critical look at government policies that have had, and continue to have, the greatest impact on North American Indigenous communities.
• Attend a paid instructor orientation.
• Write detailed Interim and Final Evaluation Reports
• Team with tutors, Teaching Assistants, and Oliver Scholars leadership to instruct and support students
• Attend weekly faculty meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• A BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the middle school or high school level; experienced at executive function coaching preferred
• Two or more years of experience designing curriculum.
• Knowledge of independent schools preferred.
• Outstanding speaking, writing, and editing skills.
• Deep knowledge of the principles of teaching students
• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to Oliver s mission and values
• A flexible, creative individual able to find alternative ways to connect with students.
• Emotionally mature with a good sense of humor and the flexibility and sensitivity to work with diverse personalities and situations.
• A hard worker with a high energy level; a doer with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities.
• A good listener who is comfortable receiving feedback

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; willing to learn new techniques and procedures; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Innovation & Initiative - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Planning/Organizing & Project Management - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range from $8,900 to $13,300.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oliver Scholars Program, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to maintaining a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Oliver Scholars encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, as we believe this best reflects the communities and students we serve.

Requirements

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the middle school or high school level
• Two or more years of experience designing curriculum
• In Person Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge in: Speaking, writing and editing skills
• Knowledge in: Google Suite
• Knowledge in: Google Classroom

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oliver Scholars Program, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to maintaining a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Oliver Scholars encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, as we believe this best reflects the communities and students we serve.