Saturday Academy Instructor (Math)
Title: Saturday Academy Instructor (Math)
FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal
Department: SF Scholars Program
Reports To: Manager of Teaching & Learning
Compensation: $50 (Hourly)
Location: In-Person - UC Law campus in San Francisco
POSITION OVERVIEW
Instructors will join SEO's community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college-prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school Scholars. Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars' journey to a competitive college and beyond. In addition, instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning.
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 Instructors 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: Instructors are allotted 10 maximum hours per week during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours.
Standard Hours are when the 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 "instructor 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 4 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 - Teach four periods of Math instructional content. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO's articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. Hold students to high expectations, 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), Nearpod, 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.
Grading and Record-Keeping - Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS).
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 trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
Grading and Record-Keeping - Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS).
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.
The Hiring Process:
Phase 1: Application Review
Phase 2: Phone Screening with Talent Acquisitions
Phase 3: 1 Hour Interview & Demo Lesson on Zoom with the Teaching & Learning team. You will receive an SEO synchronous online learning Math lesson plan for a Demo Lesson. You will navigate a lesson on Zoom using Desmos, similar to one you would be teaching in-person if given the role.
Phase 4: Update on Application and/or offer letter sent.
*Teaching certification is not required
COMPENSATION & HOURS
Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale that starts at $50/hour. This position averages 10 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.
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