10-11th Grade ELA Associate Instructor (Summer 2026)

Title: ELA Associate Instructor

Department: SEO High School Scholars San Francisco

Report to: Senior Manager Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: San Francisco CA

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

Hours: 26-30 hours/week

Schedule: 9:00-4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs) 6/23/26-7/31/26

ABOUT SEO

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7000 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 Bachelors degree and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Associate Instructors will join SEOs 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.

• Instruction & Facilitation
• Co-teach four periods of ELA coursework.
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives abiding by SEOs criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies
• Facilitate the use of technological resources for instruction.
• Content Preparation
• Read internalize and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching.
• Implement adjustments to pacing and activities based on student needs.
• Reflect on coaching feedback and brainstorm teaching strategies with peers.
• Classroom Culture
• Project an energetic engaging and approachable persona to promote student connections 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 fellow instructors. Attend all scheduled meetings professional developments check-ins and debriefs. Respond to all messages in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback
• Meet with instructional coaches at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback from their classroom observations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in content related field.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Comfortable with navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in Advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing power privilege and oppression.

Preferred:

• Education Degree and Certification.
• 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
• Knowledgeable with research-based culturally responsive equity-driven and anti-oppressive instructional practices.

Note: Teaching certification is not required.

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 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 7000 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 SEOs programs here: Experience:

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