10-11th Math Associate Instructor - New York, United States - SEO Scholars

Description

Title:
Summer Academy Associate Instructor, Math

Reports To:
Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning


FLSA:
Part-time, Seasonal


Location:
New York City, in-person.


Dates:
Summer Semester; Monday-Friday, July 1st-July 26th (see specific dates below)


Compensation:
$40/hr

There will also be future Saturday opportunities for Fall and Spring semesters.


LOCATION
This is a part-time, in-person position based out of our New York City office.

All duties is expected to be performed on-site with the understanding that government and public health guidelines will help determine the extent to which it is safe to carry out in-person and onsite activities.

ABOUT SEO
The Courses

Associate Instructors will be placed depending on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson.


The math courses offered at SEO include:
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.

For Summer 2024, the following match courses will be offered:


10th Math:
Graphs and Relationships


11th Math:
Trigonometry and Statistics

The 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).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office:55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Facilitation - Co-teach four to five periods including either Math or ELA and Identity & Empowerment. When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO's articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.

Hold Scholars to high expectations, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.

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. Reflect on curriculum notes from Lead Instructors and brainstorm content teaching strategies with peers.
Tutoring and Academic Support

• Host opendoor 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. Associate Instructors can support Scholar needs as they enter, or plan intentional workshop days to promote to Scholars.

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.

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.


Dates, Weekly Hours, and Compensation:


Instructor Orientation:
Mid-Late June; exact date coming soon

Summer Academy: 7/1-7/3, 7/8-7/11, 7/15-7/18, 7/22-7/25


Professional Development: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26

The Associate Instructors hours are made up of Standard and Flex Hours.

Standard Hours are when the associate instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing/co-teaching a class or engaging with an instructional prep