Title: Summer Academy Instructor (ELA)FLSA: Part-time, SeasonalDepartment: SF ScholarsReports To: Manager of Teaching & LearningCompensation: $50 (Hourly)Location: In-Person – UC Law campus in San FranciscoDates: Summer Semester; Monday-Thursday, June 23-July 17There will also be future opportunities for Fall and Spring semester Saturdays.POSITION OVERVIEWInstructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college-prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school Scholars. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journey to a competitive college and beyond. In addition, instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning.DATES, SCHEDULE, & WEEKLY HOURS
Instructor Orientation: 6/13; More details regarding orientation logistics will be provided when onboarded.
Summer Academy Dates
In-person programming: June 23-July 17
Optional hours available during the week of July 21-24
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm with a 50 minute lunch break.
Weekly Hours:
Instructors are allotted 32 hours per week during their seasonal employment, including in-class instruction time and prep time built into the daily schedule.
Standard Hours: working on site with staff or students instructing a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period: 26 hours
Flex Hours are time spent preparing for the lesson, grading, entering gradebook data, writing Scholar feedback, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week = up to 6 Flex Hours/weekly
SITE LOCATIONS: 10th-11th grade Summer Academy Programming will take place at:
UC Law campus: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102; off the Civic Center BART stop
COURSES
10th ELA: “Journey into Fiction”
11th ELA: “Writing for Social Change”
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction & Facilitation – Teach four periods of ELA coursework. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
Navigate Instructional Technologies – Facilitate the use of technological resources for instruction.
Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement adjustments to pacing and activities based on student needs. Reflect on coaching feedback and brainstorm teaching strategies with peers.
Classroom Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote student connections, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
Grading and Record-Keeping – Calculate grades according to rubrics. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Complete all grading within 1 week and keep the gradebook up to date.
Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors – Plan and work alongside fellow instructors. Attend all scheduled meetings, professional developments, check-ins, and debriefs. Respond to all messages in a timely manner.
Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with instructional coaches at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback from their classroom observations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field
Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills
Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy
High school classroom teaching experience
Preferred:
Secondary Education Degree and Certification
Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies
Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.
Teaching certification is not requiredCOMPENSATION & HOURS Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale that starts at $50/hour. This position averages 32 hours per week. The compensation listed 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 PolicyAt 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 historically excluded and underrepresented 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. ([email protected])