Part-Time Saturday Associate Instructor (Math)

THE SCHEDULE

• Orientations will be held between 01/19-01/26. There will be on-site training during the day on January 21st, 2023. More details regarding orientation logistics will be provided when onboarded.
• 10th Grade programming is held on campus from 9:10 AM to 4:00 PM (PT) on the following Saturdays: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/13
• In-person programming for 10th Grade will take place at the UC Hastings campus in San Francisco, off the Civic Center BART stop
• 10th grade 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.

• Orientations will be held between 02/7-02/23. There will be on-site training during the day on February 11th, 2023. More details regarding orientation logistics will be provided when onboarded.
• 9th Grade programming is held on campus from 9:10 AM to 4:00 PM (PT) on the following Saturdays: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/13
• In-person programming for 9th Grade will take place at the UC Hastings campus in San Francisco, off the Civic Center BART stop
• 9th grade Associate Instructors support Math lessons to class sizes of approximately 20-30 students per class.
• Individual schedules will vary within the 9:10am-4:00pm instructional timeframe; half-day options also available.

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT

• 10th Grade Math Curriculum: Precalculus
• 9th Grade Math Curriculum: Numbers and Operations

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