10-11th Grade ELA Associate Instructor (Fall 2026)

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

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Quick overview

Co-teach ELA and Advisory courses for 10th or 11th grade students, facilitating instruction and providing small group support. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, hosting tutoring sessions, and maintaining a restorative classroom culture.

Requirements summary

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience teaching high school students. Candidates must be proficient with instructional technology and possess deep knowledge of advanced high school English and Humanities.

bachelor degreeCurriculum ImplementationStudent EngagementLesson PlanningInstructional TechnologyTutoringAcademic SupportClassroom InstructionCo-teachingRestorative PracticesEnglish Language Arts InstructionUniversal Design for LearningStudent-Centered Pedagogy

Job description

Title

ELA/Advisory
Associate
Instructor (10th/11th
Grade)
Department:
SEO
High
School
Scholars,
New
York
Report to:
Senior
Manager,
Teaching &
Learning
Compensation: $40/hour
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Location:
New
York,
NY
Work
Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at
LIU for 11th
Grade and
Baruch
College 10th
Grade
Hours:
Up to 10 hours/programming week
Schedule: 8:45-3:05 PM (Sat) ABOUT SEO Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply. POSITION OVERVIEW Associate Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Associate Instructors co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors are the first to cover when there is an instructor absence and do not have grading responsibilities. Associate Instructors co-teach ELA and Advisory which includes two units– Identity & Empowerment and Level All– for 10th or 11th grade Scholars in New York City.
Key
Responsibilities: Instruction & Facilitation Co-teach four periods including ELA and Advisory. When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. Navigate Instructional TechnologiesLearn 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 PreparationRead, 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. Tutoring and Academic Support Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions with Scholars who want to come in and review skills learned from class, makeup missed work or lessons, or develop new skills. Classroom Culture Maintain responsive & restorative approaches 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. 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.

Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy. Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies. 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. 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/.

10-11th Grade ELA Associate Instructor (Fall 2026)

10-11th Grade ELA Associate Instructor (Fall 2026)

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