Title: Saturday Academy Instructor (ELA)

　　FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal

　　Department: San Francisco High School Scholars

　　Reports To: Manager of Teaching & Learning 

　　Compensation: $50 (Hourly) 

　　Location: In-Person – UC Law campus in San Francisco or Laney College campus in Oakland

　　Dates: Spring Semester; Exact Saturday dates of programming vary based on which Grade Instructor is placed (see specific dates below)

　　ABOUT SEO SCHOLARS

　　SEO Scholars is a non-profit focused on improving educational outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our free eight-year academic program gets low-income public high school students to and through college–with a 100% college admissions rate and 90% college graduation rate. For 60 years, SEO has been an innovator in education and mentorship programs. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence in which our students can achieve their full potential.

　　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, anti-oppressive 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. 

　　DATES, SCHEDULE, & WEEKLY HOURS 

　　Instructor Orientation: 

　　9th Grade Instructor Orientations: Instructor Orientation: 2/10 Scholar Orientation: 3/2.  10th Grade Instructor Orientation:  Instructor Orientation: 1/20 Spring Saturday Academy: Typically 3 Saturdays a month, exact dates vary based on which grade instructor is placed. Due to our staffing needs and only seeing Scholars once a week, we cannot support more than 2 absences a semester. Please note that our 9th Grade program runs on a different schedule than our 10th Grade program. This should be considered when determining your grade-level interest. Saturday Academy Programming is held on campus from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PT) on the following Saturdays:  9th Grade Saturday Academy: 

　　8 Saturdays: 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 10th Grade Saturday Academy: 

　　11 Saturdays:  1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Schedule: 

　　ELA Instructors teach four 50-minute lessons to groups of approximately 20-25 Scholars. Your schedule will also include an instructional prep period. Individual teaching schedules will vary within the 9:00 am-4:00 pm instructional time frame. Weekly Hours: The 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 at least a 30 minute lunch) = 6 Hours/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 and Fall semesters

　　SITE LOCATIONS: 

　　9th and 10th Grade Saturday Academy Programming will take place at one of our partner sites: 

　　UC Law campus: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102; off the Civic Center BART stop Laney College campus: 900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94607; Buildings D & E; off the Lake Merritt BART stop COURSES

　　9th Grade ELA Curriculum: “Theory of Intelligence” In this course, Scholars will critically analyze the idea of intelligence. We will look at how intelligence has been defined in mainstream culture, how and why this definition has excluded marginalized and underrepresented communities and learn about counter-narratives that challenge this definition. Scholars will read and analyze texts, identify the main idea(s) and explore how the authors support their main idea(s) with  evidence. After reading, analyzing, and debating the ideas presented in the texts, Scholars will articulate how their understanding  of intelligence has shifted from the beginning of the semester. Based on what they’ve learned this semester, Scholars will write an email to a leader at their high school (a principal, teacher, counselor) suggesting a change at your school that will make learning more equitable.  10th Grade ELA Curriculum: “Critical Media Analysis” This course will begin by identifying what media literacy is and why it matters. Scholars will consider how to critically consume media, and what responsible research looks like. After selecting a current topic they want to focus on, Scholars will analyze sources related to that topic and conduct their own research, then write a short media analysis essay analyzing the credibility and purpose of each text. At the end of the course, Scholars will present their findings to the class. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Instruction & Facilitation – Teach four periods of ELA 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 – Instructors will also be given access to SEO’s G Suite collaboration tools and SEO’s Learning Management System, Brightspace. Instructors will be expected and supported in facilitating the use of technological resources for their instruction. 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. Reflect on curriculum notes from Lead Instructors and brainstorm content teaching strategies with peers. 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. 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). Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors – Plan and work alongside fellow instructors to build optimal experiences for Scholar learning. Collaborate with Scholars’ Program Managers to communicate Scholar celebrations and/or concerns to ensure we are supporting the whole student. Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.  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.  COMPETENCIES: 

　　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 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.  QUALIFICATIONS

　　Required: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy High school classroom teaching experience 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 Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices *Teaching certification is not required

　　The Hiring Process:

　　Phase 1: Application Review Phase 2: Phone Screening with Talent Acquisitions Phase 3: 1 Hour Interview & Demo Lesson on Zoom with the Teaching & Learning team. You will receive an SEO ELA lesson plan for a Demo Lesson. You will navigate a lesson on Zoom using Nearpod, similar to one you would be teaching in-person if given the role. Phase 4: Update on Application Phase 5: Reference Check and Offer  

　　COMPENSATION & HOURS 

　　Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale that starts at $50/hour. This position averages 10 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. 

　　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.

　　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.