Math Associate Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity); Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)—Math Associate Instructor (9th–11th Grade) is a part-time, seasonal role delivering a rigorous online math curriculum to high school Scholars. The position requires co-teaching, lesson delivery, and tutoring support via Zoom from a remote setting.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree (content-related) with teaching certification or classroom experience, and are proficient with Brightspace, Nearpod, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teaching certification or K-12 classroom experience required.
• Experience teaching high school students.
• Own a device meeting basic tech requirements.
• Comfortable with instructional technologies.
• Expertise in high school-level math subjects.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach three to four math periods per week and cover for others when needed.
• Navigate and utilize Brightspace, Nearpod, GSuite, and Zoom in a blended learning environment.
• Prepare and adjust lesson plans to meet students’ needs.
• Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for Scholars to review material.
• Foster an energetic, engaging classroom culture and professional collaboration with SEO staff.
• Respond to coaching feedback and participate in scheduled meetings and trainings.

Skills

Tech literacy

Brightspace

Nearpod

GSuite

Zoom

Education

Bachelor's degree in content-related field

Teaching certification

Job description

Math Associate Instructor (9th - 11th Grade)

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

Department: SEO High School Scholars, North Carolina

Report to: National Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $32/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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 Instructorswill 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:

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

• 9th Grade: Numbers and Operations
• 10th Grade: Trigonometry

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 for 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 – 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 Math 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/ .