Saturday Academy Math Associate Instructor (FALL 2023) - job 2 of 2

Title: Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, Math
Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning
FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal
Location: New York City, in-person.
Dates: Fall Semester: Orientation- 09/23; Programming- 9 Saturdays between 10/7/23 - 12/16
Compensation: $40/hr for 6.5 standard (required) + 3 flex (use as needed) hours per week

There will also be future opportunities for Spring and Summer semesters

About SEO Scholars

SEO Scholars is a non-profit focused on improving educational outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our free eight-year academic program gets low-income public high school students to and through college–with a 100% college admissions rate and 90% college graduation rate. For 60 years, SEO has been an innovator in education and mentorship programs. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence in which our students can achieve their full potential.

Associate Instructors will 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 Math for 10th or 11th grade Scholars in New York City.

Associate Instructors are the first to cover classes when instructors are out or they 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.

The Courses

Associate Instructors will be placed in either 10th or 11th Grade. The courses offered in the Fall semester are:

10th Grade– “Algebra”
11th Grade– “SAT Math”

The Sites

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

10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

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

55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Facilitation – Co-teach four to five periods including either Math or ELA and Identity & Empowerment. 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. Hold Scholars to high expectations, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.
Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, Desmos (for Math instructional staff), 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. Reflect on curriculum notes from Lead Instructors and brainstorm content teaching strategies with peers.
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. Associate Instructors can support Scholar needs as they enter, or plan intentional workshop days to promote to Scholars.
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 – Plan and work alongside Lead Instructors and fellow instructional staff to build optimal experiences for Scholar learning. Collaborate with Scholars’ Program Managers to communicate Scholar celebrations and/or concerns to ensure we are supporting the whole student. 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. Coaching is centered on SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction including 1) developing facilitation & protocols, 2) strengthening content & learning, 3) promoting Scholars’ leadership & self-efficacy, and 4) building community.

Dates, Weekly Hours, and Compensation:
Instructor Orientation: Orientation: 09/23
Fall Saturday Academy: 3 Saturdays a month, October 7th - December 16th.

The Associate Instructors are allotted 9.5 maximum hours per week during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours.

Standard Hours are when the associate instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing/co-teaching a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period:
Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with at least a 30 minute lunch) = 6.5 Hours/weekly
Flex Hours make up the additional “teacher work” educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, following up with Scholars, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week = 3 Flex Hours/weekly

Competencies:
Mission-Driven – Demonstrated dedication to closing the opportunity gap for underserved and underrepresented students and young professionals
Passionate about Education – A genuine love of working with high school students and a strong belief in rigorous education as a vehicle for societal change
Student-Centered – Alignment with an instructional philosophy that positions teachers as thinking coaches and facilitators of student learning
Empathetic – Capacity to recognize and appreciate the lived experience of students while supporting them in reaching their highest potential
Growth-Oriented – Desire to grow and refine your teaching practice through instructional coaching and professional development opportunities
Organized & Flexible – Adept at processing and acting upon complex logistical information and demonstrates flexibility when needed
Conscientious Communicator – Proactive, reliable, and consistent staff partner who articulates ideas clearly and effectively to both adults and students
Anti-Oppression and Equity Mindedness - Demonstrated commitment to an anti-racist and anti-oppressive teaching and learning framework that engages diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in practice.
Cultural Responsiveness - Awareness of one's own cultural identity and views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on the varying cultural and community norms of Scholars and their families.
Cultural Humility - Ability to apply critical reflection, self-awareness, and self-regulation to manage the influence of bias, power, privilege, and values in working with students and colleagues.

Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field
Experience working with high school-aged students
Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems
Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills OR Advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry)

Preferred:
Education Degree and Certification
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
Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices

The Hiring Process:
Phase 1: Application Review
Phase 2: Phone Screening with Talent Acquisitions
Phase 3: 1 Hour Interview & Demo Lesson on Zoom with the Teaching & Learning team. You will receive an SEO synchronous online learning Math lesson plan for a Demo Lesson. You will navigate a lesson on Zoom using Desmos, similar to one you would be teaching in-person if given the role.
Phase 4: Update on Application and/or offer letter sent.

Future Opportunities:
There are potential instructional opportunities for Spring and Summer semesters
Additionally, we hope to coach our Associate Instructors to grow to SEO Instructors within a couple of semesters with us.

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