9-10th Grade Math Associate Instructor (Spring 2026) at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Mathematics, Student-Centered Pedagogy, Instructional Technologies, Classroom Instruction, Tutoring, Collaboration, Feedback Responsiveness, Lesson Planning, Mathematical Concepts, Graphing Functions, Trigonometry, Algebra, Geometry, Communication, Engagement, Co-Teaching

Industry

Description

Saturday Academy Associate Instructor (Math) Title: Saturday Academy Associate Instructor (Math) FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal Department: SF Scholars Program Reports To: Manager of Teaching & Learning Compensation: $40 (Hourly) Location: In-Person – UC Law campus in San Francisco 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. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, Associate Instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Associate Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. Associates 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 do not have grading responsibilities. DATES, SCHEDULE, & WEEKLY HOURS Dates: The start and programming dates depend on which grade level the instructor is placed. 9th Grade: Instructor Orientation: Saturday , 2/28, 9:00am-2:00pm Scholar Orientation: Saturday, 3/7Saturday Academy (8 total): 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 10th Grade: Instructor Orientation: Saturday, 1/24, 9:00-2:00pm Saturday Academy (10 total): 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/1, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9 Schedule: Math Associate Instructors co-teach four 50-minute lessons to 2 groups of approximately 25-30 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: Associate Instructors are allotted 8 maximum hours per week during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours. Standard Hours are when the associate 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 Hours/weekly Flex Hours make up the additional “teacher 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 2 Flex Hours/weekly There will also be future opportunities for Summer or Fall semesters SITE LOCATION: Saturday Academy Programming will take place at the UC Law campus: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102; off the Civic Center BART stop COURSES The math courses offered at SEO include: For Spring 2026, the following math courses will be offered: 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 – Co-teach four periods of Math. 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. Hold high expectations for the Scholars, 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), Desmos, 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. 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 – 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 training, 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. 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 Associate Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale at $40/hour. This position averages 8 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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

Associate Instructors co-teach math lessons and facilitate classroom instruction while supporting students' learning journeys. They are responsible for promoting student engagement and understanding through effective teaching strategies.