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Senior Lead Instructor

New York, New York, United States

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Title: Senior Lead Instructor

Department: SEO High School Scholars, New York

Report to: Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $65/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires on-site work at an SEO program site

Hours: Up to 17 hours/programming week

Schedule: M-F (Variable); Sat (8:45-3:05)

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

The Senior Lead Instructor will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. The Senior Lead Instructor promotes depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. The Senior Lead Instructor observes, coaches, and sets the example for Lead Instructors on how to conduct observation, debriefs, and professional development and serves as the on-site Teaching and Learning representative.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Instructional & Site Culture Leadership (~25%)
    • Cultivate site culture that fosters a sense of collective teacher efficacy, collaboration, and reflection to improve practices for college-ready scholars.
    • Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning to refine coaching tools and frameworks and align with Teaching & Learning instructional priorities.
    • In collaboration with the Senior Manager, Teaching & Learning to monitor instructor & scholar key performance indicators to ensure grade-wide coherence in instructional practices.
  • Instructor Development (~50%)
    • Lead professional development aligned with SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction.
    • Coach and develop instructors aligned with SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction, record observation notes, complete a feedback form for data collection, facilitate one-on-one debriefs based on instructor proficiency, analyze instructor & student data, and promote rigorous and mission-aligned learning in all classrooms.
    • Support instructors’ understanding and teaching of SEO curriculum. This may include, but is not limited to, co-teaching with an instructor reviewing upcoming lessons, providing tips for teaching content-specific skills, developing instructors’ ability to build independent learners, guide instructors through scholar data analysis, and providing additional resources for subject-specific pedagogy.
  • Site Management and Operations (~25%)
    • Partner with site team members – Assistant/Associate Director of Grade Level, Operations Site Coordinator – to problem-solve around site challenges and coordinate information/other logistical needs to ensure smooth program delivery during programming.
    • Attend weekly check-ins during programming weeks and send weekly instructor notes for important announcements.
    • Respond to day-of absences and coverage needs and coordinate absence management plans.
    • Announce important Teaching and Learning updates for the day in Zoom channels and in-person.
    • Attend all scheduled check-ins, training, and debriefs and respond to all emails promptly.
    • Document and report any concerns related to instructor responsibilities and/or performance to the Teaching and Learning team.
    • Implement restorative practices to classroom and community issues and uphold safety and compliance on site.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Teaching & Learning team.

Sites: 

Summer Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

  • 10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
  • 11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Dates:

  • Instructor Orientation: Thursday, 9/10, 5:30-8:00 PM on Zoom
  • Leads Onboarding: To be scheduled with Manager upon hire
  • On-Site Kick-Off: Saturday, 9/12
  • Saturday Academy: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
  • Leads Meetings/PDs: To be scheduled with Manager upon hire

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
  • Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
  • Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in school leadership role (i.e. Assistant Principal, Dean, Grade Level Leader, Department Head, etc.).
  • Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience especially at the high school level.
  • Demonstrated success with staff and student growth and performance.
  • Demonstrated success with project management and/or school or non-profit-based administration.
  • Expertise and depth of knowledge in relevant academic content.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and deadline-driven work ethic.
  • Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.
  • Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
  • The use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties.

Preferred:

  • 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/.

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