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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) · 4 hours ago

Saturday Academy Associate ELA Instructor (Spring 2026)

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40/hr - $40/hr

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an educational non-profit committed to providing opportunities for talented individuals. They are seeking Associate Instructors to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for high school students, co-teaching ELA and Advisory courses while providing additional academic support.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Co-teach three to four periods including ELA and Advisory

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

Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, G-Suite applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment

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

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

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

Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner

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

Qualification

Teaching certificationK-12 classroom experienceAdvanced English knowledgeStudent-centered pedagogyUniversal Design for LearningInstructional TechnologiesHigh school studentsNavigating technological systems

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

This position requires 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 English and Humanities subjects

Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges