Ela Instructor

Summary

Join SEO's team of passionate educators as a Summer Academy Instructor for ELA! You will implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for high school students online using a student-centered approach. The position is part-time and seasonal, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida (remote). You will co-teach ELA and advisory classes, utilize various instructional technologies, and prepare engaging lessons. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and expertise in high school ELA. This is a benefits-ineligible position with an hourly rate of $40.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level
• Online Course Facilitation Experience
• Comfortable with and skilled at navigating technological learning systems
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level ELA
• Experience working with high school-aged students
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges

Responsibilities

• Co-Teach four to five periods including ELA and Advisory classes. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies
• Experience with Online Learning (or e-learning) Tutoring or Instruction, other than Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT)
• Florida resident with teaching experience in FL schools