Academy Associate Instructor, Math 9th &10th grade

Saturday Academy Associate Instructor, Math 9th &10th grade(Spring 2026)

Reports To:

Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning

FLSA:
Part-time, Seasonal

Location:

New York City, in-person.

Compensation: $40/hour

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. They co‑teach alongside Instructors, facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one‑on‑one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. They cover instructor absences and do not have grading responsibilities.

• Numbers and Operations (9th Grade Spring)
• Graphs and Relationships (10th Grade Summer)
• Algebra/Pattern and Structure (10th Grade Fall)
• Trigonometry (10th Spring)
• Precalculus (11th Summer)
• SAT Math (11th Fall)
• 9th Math:
  Numbers and Operations (Spring 2026)
• 10th Math:
  Trigonometry (Spring 2026)

• 9th Grade:
  Baruch College, Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York.
• 10th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn.
• Orientation and professional development may occur at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY.

• 9th Grade
  • Instructor Orientation:
    Thursday, 2/12, 5:30pm on Zoom
  • Scholar Orientation:
    Saturday, 1/24 on site
  • Saturday Academy (8 total): 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 (remote), 5/9
• 10th Grade
  • Instructor Orientation:
    Wednesday, 1/14, 5:30pm on Zoom
  • On‑Site Kick‑Off:
    Saturday, 1/24
  • Saturday Academy (10 total): 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 (remote), 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9

• Instruction & Facilitation – Co‑teach four to five periods of Math. When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class independently. Follow provided lesson plans and meet objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Desmos, G‑Suite applications, and Zoom chat in a blended learning environment.
• Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials 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 to review skills, make up missed work, or develop new skills.
• Classroom Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote student connection, investment, and positive relationships.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development, check‑ins, debriefs, and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with assigned instructional coach at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback.

• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  Saturdays, 9:00am‑4:00pm (with at least a 30‑minute lunch) = 6.5 hours per week.
• Flex
  
  Hours:
  
  Additional preparation and support work completed outside the required schedule.

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a content‑related field.
• Teaching certification or experience teaching high school or college students.
• Reliable personal laptop meeting basic technology requirements.
• Experience working with high school‑aged students.
• Comfortable navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise in advanced high school‑level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry).
• Eagerness to engage in discussions analyzing societal challenges.

Preferred:

• Understanding and practice of student‑centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, professional development courses, or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse team and encourage applicants from all communities. Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. We are an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of protected status.

Established in 1963, SEO is an educational non‑profit dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds. Our programs serve over 7,000 participants nationally and are recognized for best‑in‑class results.