[Hiring] Math Instructor @SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Role Description

Instructors 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.

• Courses: SEO North Carolina is a bichronous program for Scholars with lesson instruction held 100% online, facilitated through Zoom.
• Key Dates:
  • Self-guided Asynchronous Instructor Training: New instructional staff will complete Asynchronous Training that equates to 10 hours of work.
  • Instructor Orientation: The week of Feb 8th via Zoom (5:30-8pm)
  • Synchronous Online Instruction: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, & 5/15
  • Asynchronous Academic Support: Reflect on Scholar engagement and participation with Scholar Advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Facilitation: Co-teach three to four periods including ELA and Advisory. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies: Learn and efficiently utilize instructional technologies such as Brightspace, Nearpod, GSuit applications, and Zoom chat.
• Content Preparation: Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.
• Tutoring and Academic Support: Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars.
• Classroom Culture: Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors: Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, and respond to all communications in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback: Meet with your assigned instructional coach at least twice during the semester.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 societal issues.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position.
• This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Company Description

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.

• SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities.
• Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally.
• The organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.