Math Instructor

Title

Math Instructor

Department

SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco

Report to

Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation

$50/hr

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Employee Type

Part-Time, Seasonal

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Arrangement

This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Schedule

9:00 - 4:00 pm, Saturdays, Jan 30-May 8

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

Weekly Hours: Instructors are allotted 10 maximum hours per week during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours.

Standard Hours

are when the instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period:

Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with a 50 minute lunch) = ~

6 Hour

s/weekly

Flex Hours

make up the additional “instructor work” educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, grading, entering gradebook data, writing Scholar feedback, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week = up to

4 Flex Hours/weekly

There will also be future opportunities for Summer or Fall semesters.

COURSES

9th Math

Numbers and Operations

10th Math

Trigonometry

Relevant Skills

Numbers and Operations, Graphs and Relationships, and Algebra/Pattern and Structure Courses

Skills include

properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry.

Trigonometry, Precalculus, and SAT Math Courses

Skills include

triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule; and content covered on the new digital SAT.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction & Facilitation

• Teach four periods of Math instructional content. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. Hold students to high expectations, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.

Navigate Instructional Technologies –

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

Content Preparation –

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.

Grading and Record-Keeping –

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).

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 Instructors –

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

Grading and Record-Keeping

• 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).

Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback

• 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. Coaching is centered on SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction including 1) Developing Facilitation & Protocols, 2) Strengthening Content & Learning, 3) Promoting Scholars’ Leadership & Self-Efficacy, and 4) Building Community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field

High school classroom teaching experience

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

Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy

Expertise and depth of knowledge in Advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry)

Preferred:

Secondary Education Degree and Certification

Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies

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

*Teaching certification is not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation listed in this posting 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.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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 all 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.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email

SEO Talent

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THE ORGANIZATION

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. We propel human potential.

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here:

https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/

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