College Admissions Writing Instructor

Summary

Join SEO's community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for driven high school students. Instructors support Scholars' journeys to a competitive college and beyond.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in English, History, or a writing-intensive field
• Depth of knowledge and experience as a writer, particularly the genres of personal statement and narrative writing
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
• Experience working with high school students and engaging them in the writing process (including pre-writing/brainstorming, drafting, revision, publication, and reflection)
• Strong familiarity with or willingness to learn about the college and scholarship application processes
• Proficiency with technology, particularly Zoom and Google Drive (including Track Changes and Comment functions)

Responsibilities

• Support a cohort of 55 11th graders in completing the Questbridge College Prep Scholars Application, which includes a Personal Statement and Short Answers
• Plan and co-facilitate college admissions writing workshops to two sections, with 25-30 students in each class, leveraging effective instructional strategies to increase student access, engagement, and voice
• Provide small-group and 1:1 advising to help students brainstorm essay topics, develop their thinking, and make progress on their drafts
• Read and submit constructive feedback on students' drafts, focusing on questions, suggestions, and observations that help students develop their writing
• Support students in finalizing their writing prior to submission by providing thoughtful comments, grammatical corrections, and content edits
• Collaborate with SEO Staff and Other Instructors – Plan and work alongside fellow instructors to build optimal experiences for Scholar learning. Collaborate with Scholars' Program Managers to communicate Scholar celebrations and/or concerns to ensure we are supporting the whole student