Saturday Academy Instructor, ELA (Spring 2026) at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EducationIndustries

Requirements

Ability to teach ELA courses for 9th, 10th, or 11th grade (Theory of Intelligence, Critical Media Analysis, or Supplemental Essay Writing)
For 9th/10th grade: Teach Advisory courses (Personal & Social Identities, Identity & Mental Health, or none for 11th)
Availability for part-time, seasonal, in-person work in NYC (specific sites: Baruch College or LIU Brooklyn; occasional SEO Office)
Availability for grade-specific dates: orientations (Zoom/in-person), Saturday Academy sessions (8-10 total, some remote)
Proficiency in navigating instructional technologies (Brightspace LMS, Nearpod, G-Suite, Zoom chat) in a Blended Learning environment

Responsibilities

Instruction & Facilitation: Teach 3-4 periods of ELA and/or Advisory; follow provided lesson plans; meet objectives per SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement
Navigate Instructional Technologies: Learn and use Brightspace, Nearpod, G-Suite, Zoom chat efficiently
Content Preparation: Read, internalize, practice lesson plans/materials; adjust pacing/activities based on student needs
Grading and Record-Keeping: Calculate grades per rubrics; provide actionable feedback; complete grading within 1 week; maintain electronic gradebook on Brightspace
Classroom Culture: Project energetic, engaging, approachable persona to foster student connection, investment, and positive community relationships
Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors: Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs

Skills

ELA Teaching

Curriculum Implementation

Essay Writing

Critical Media Analysis

Student Coaching

Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy

College Prep

Advisory Teaching

Identity Education

Mental Health Education

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Provides education programs for underserved communities

About SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

SEO offers a range of programs aimed at closing the academic and career opportunity gap for underserved communities, including an 8-year academic program for public high school students and industry-wide programs providing education and mentorship opportunities. The company's initiatives also support future lawyers in excelling in their careers and provide ongoing development for alumni, focusing on making connections, professional/personal development, and civic engagement.

55 Exchange Pl, New York, NY 10005, USAHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$10.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Consulting, Social Impact, Financial Services, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees