Seasonal Eighth-Grade Humanities Instructor

Career; 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

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