Math Associate Instructor (Summer 2023)

Title: Associate Instructor (Math)

Department: California Scholars

Reports To: Assistant Director of Program Operations

Compensation: $40 (Hourly)

Location: In-Person, UC Hastings campus in San Francisco

ABOUT SEO

We Propel Human Potential. SEO is an educational non-profit focused on improving outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and opportunities that maximize the full potential of our students. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence for the students we serve!

San Francisco Scholars

SEO Scholars provides motivated, low income public high school students with a rigorous out-of-school supplemental academic curriculum, college guidance and the leadership development necessary to gain admission to, and succeed at, competitive colleges and universities. SEO Scholars San Francisco is the first expansion region for this program and aims to replicate for Bay Area students the stellar outcomes that the program has delivered in New York City. (Learn more here: SEO Scholars)

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate Instructors are a part of the on-site instructional team but are not assigned to teach or lead specific classrooms. Instead, these individuals push into various math classrooms to support students and other instructors, collaborate in grading homework, and provide coverage when a class's usual instructor is absent on Saturdays throughout the semester. Associate Instructors will be assigned to support 9th or 10th grade math for all programming dates.

THE SCHEDULE

10th & 11th Grade Instructors: Orientations: June 14th, Programming: June 26th - July 27th

There will also be future opportunities for Fall and Spring semesters

Orientation will be held 06/14. More details regarding orientation logistics will be provided when onboarded.
Programming is held on campus Monday – Thursday from 9:10 AM to 4:00 PM (PT).
In-person programming will take place at the UC Hastings campus in San Francisco, off the Civic Center BART stop
Associate Instructors support Math lessons to class sizes of approximately 20 students per class.
Individual schedules will vary within the 9:10am-4:00pm instructional timeframe, half-day options also available.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Preparation – Read, work through, and internalize all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to Saturday Academy instruction. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs.
Instruction & Facilitation – Support instructor to facilitate lessons. When asked to lead a class, follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO's articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. Blend digital learning resources like Desmos and Brightspace, our learning management system, in an in-person classroom prioritizing engagement and connection. Hold high expectations for the Scholars, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.
Grading and Record-Keeping – In collaboration with 9th and 10th grade instructors, calculate grades according to stipulations in provided lesson plans and provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Support the 9th and 10th grade instructors to complete all grading in a timely manner and keep electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (SEO's Learning Management System).
Tutoring - Provide academic support to students with SEO or non-SEO assignments during the designated time for Academic Office Hours on program days.
Classroom Culture – 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.
Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors– Plan and work alongside math instructors to support Scholar success. Attend all scheduled meetings, check-ins, training, and debriefs and respond to all emails in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least a Bachelor's degree
Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices
Expertise and depth of knowledge in Math
Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
Demonstrated dedication to closing the opportunity gap for underserved and underrepresented students
Relevant experience working with young people
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Anti-Oppression and Equity Mindedness - Demonstrated commitment to an anti-racist and anti-oppressive teaching and learning framework that engages diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in practice.
Cultural Responsiveness - Awareness of one's own cultural identity and views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on the varying cultural and community norms of Scholars and their families.
Cultural Humility - Ability to apply critical reflection, self-awareness, and self-regulation to manage the influence of bias, power, privilege, and values in working with students and colleagues.
Mission-Driven – Demonstrated dedication to closing the opportunity gap for underserved and underrepresented students and young professionals
Passionate about Education – A genuine love of working with high school students and a strong belief in rigorous education as a vehicle for societal change
Student-Centered – Alignment with an instructional philosophy that positions teachers as thinking coaches and facilitators of student learning
Empathetic – Capacity to recognize and appreciate the lived experience of students while supporting them in reaching their highest potential
Growth-Oriented – Desire to grow and refine your teaching practice through instructional coaching and professional development opportunities
Organized & Flexible – Adept at processing and acting upon complex logistical information and demonstrates flexibility when needed
Conscientious Communicator – Proactive, reliable, and consistent staff partner who articulates ideas clearly and effectively to both adults and students
Demonstrated dedication to closing the opportunity gap for underserved and underrepresented students
Relevant experience working with young people

1. Teaching certification is not required

COMPENSATION

Associate Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale that starts at $40/hour and increases each semester based on tenure with the organization as an SEO Instructor. This position averages 8 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.

Vaccination Policy

In view of governmental vaccination recommendations and/or mandates in areas we work, as well as the guidance of the CDC that vaccination is the most effective means to provide a safe working and teaching environment, subject to applicable law, applicants who obtain a conditional job offer will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, before beginning employment with SEO.

EEOC Policy

At 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.

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