Math Associate Instructor (9th & 10th Grade)

SEO-Sonderabfall Entsorgung Oberbayern GmbH; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

SEO Scholars seeks a Math Associate Instructor for 9th & 10th grade in New York City. This on-site, part-time role supports scholars at Baruch College for 9th grade and LIU for 10th grade, with Saturday sessions and 8:45 AM–3:05 PM, 10 hours per week.

You will co-teach four math periods, follow lesson plans, assist with tutoring, and collaborate with staff. A Bachelor's degree and teaching certification or college-level teaching experience are required; reliable laptop and tech comfort are

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in content related field.
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or college/university level teaching.
• Reliable personal laptop meeting tech requirements.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise in advanced high school mathematics (Algebra & Precalculus).
• Eagerness to discuss societal issues and their causes.

Responsabilités

• Co-teach four periods of Math and step in when needed.
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet objectives.
• Prepare content and adjust pacing for student needs.
• Host tutoring sessions and support scholars.
• Maintain restorative classroom culture.
• Collaborate with SEO staff and instructors; respond to communications.
• Meet instructional coach to review feedback.

Connaissances

Experience with high school-aged

Comfortable with navigating education/

Formation

Bachelor's degree in content related field

Outils

Brightspace

Nearpod

GSuite

Zoom

Description du poste

Math Associate Instructor (9th & 10th Grade)

New York, New York, United States

Title: Math Associate Instructor (9th & 10th Grade)

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at Baruch for 9th Grade and LIU for 10th Grade

Schedule/Hours: 8:45 AM - 3:05 PM (Sat); Up to10 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. 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 are the first to cover when there is an instructor absence and do not have grading responsibilities. Associate Instructors co-teach Math for 9th or 10th grade Scholars in New York City.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Facilitation
  • Co-teach four periods of Math.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Maintain responsive 'restorative' approaches 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.

Courses

Associate Instructors will be placed in either 9th or 10th Grade. The math courses offered this semester are:

• 9th Grade course: Numbers & Operations
• Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry.
• 10th Grade course: Trigonometry
• Skills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule; and content covered on the new digital SAT.

Sites

Saturday Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Associate Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

• 9th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York)

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office:

Key Dates

9th Grade

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 2/18, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
• 9th Scholar/Family Orientation to teach first mini-lessons: Saturday, 2/27 - time TBD, anticipate 8:30am-3pm, at Baruch

10th Grade

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 1/21, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Saturday, 1/23

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 Mathematics (Algebra & Precalculus).
• 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/ .