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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) · 1 day ago

Saturday Academy Instructor, ELA 9th, 10th, & 11th grade (Spring 2026)

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an educational non-profit committed to cultivating a diverse team that reflects the communities they serve. They are seeking a Saturday Academy Instructor for English Language Arts to implement a college prep curriculum for high school students, focusing on student-centered teaching and learning. The role involves teaching ELA courses, facilitating advisory sessions, and collaborating with staff to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Teach three or four periods of ELA and/or Advisory. 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

Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS)

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 experienceStudent-centered pedagogyInstructional TechnologiesAdvanced English knowledgeHigh school studentsUniversal Design for LearningCommunication skills

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

Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems

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

Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy

Experience working with high school-aged students

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